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IRS: Form 8821 (Tax Authorization) Fax Number

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There is no single fax number for IRS: Form 8821 (Tax Authorization). The correct line depends on your state or your domestic or international filing status. Faxing to the wrong unit can delay or misroute your documents. Read the routing details below and confirm the right number for your situation before you send.

1-855-214-7522 is only one routing option. Do not use it unless the routing details below confirm it is correct for you.

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Authorize a third party to receive your tax information from the IRS. Uses the same CAF units as Form 2848. State-based routing: West of Mississippi + Wisconsin, fax to Ogden at 1-855-214-7522. East of Mississippi + Arkansas + Louisiana, fax to Memphis at 1-855-214-7519. International filers, fax to Philadelphia at 1-855-772-3156 (or 1-304-707-9785 from outside the US).

What to include

Completed Form 8821, taxpayer info, designee info, tax matters to disclose. Determine the correct CAF unit based on the taxpayer's state of residence.

Fax numbers change without notice. Verify this number against the organization's official contact page or your paperwork before you send anything sensitive. Last verified March 16, 2026.

IRS: Form 8821 (Tax Authorization) fax number FAQ

What is the IRS: Form 8821 (Tax Authorization) fax number?+

The correct IRS: Form 8821 (Tax Authorization) fax number depends on your state or your domestic or international filing status. 1-855-214-7522 is one of the routing options, but it is not correct for every filer. Read the routing details on this page and confirm the right number for your situation before sending anything, and verify it against the organization's official instructions since numbers change without notice.

What should I include when faxing IRS: Form 8821 (Tax Authorization)?+

Completed Form 8821, taxpayer info, designee info, tax matters to disclose. Determine the correct CAF unit based on the taxpayer's state of residence.

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