A Washington, DC tax power of attorney form, otherwise known as “Form D-2848,” is a legal document that allows an individual, termed the “taxpayer” or “principal,” to appoint an agent or representative, referred to as the “attorney-in-fact,” to act on their behalf for tax-related matters.
The taxpayer defines the powers granted to the agent, enabling them to perform various tasks, such as filing returns, obtaining information, responding to inquiries, and representing the taxpayer in discussions with the District of Columbia’s Office of Tax and Revenue.
Signing Requirements — Both spouses.
When the form is signed by a corporate officer, partner, guardian, tax matters partner, executor, receiver, administrator, or trustee on behalf of the taxpayer, the individual certifies having the necessary authority to execute the form on behalf of the taxpayer.
Statute — § 21–2603.01.
