I live overseas and need my CPA to handle IRS matters for my LLC. How does Form 2848 work?
I'm a foreign owner of a U.S. LLC and I live in South Korea. I want to authorize my U.S.-based CPA to communicate with the IRS on my behalf, receive copies of notices, and respond to any correspondence. I've been told I need Form 2848. Can someone walk me through how this works? Specifically, can my CPA sign tax returns for me? And how long does the authorization last?
Related Questions
How do I confirm the IRS actually received my faxed Form 5472 + pro forma 1120?
I just sent my Form 5472 package by fax to 855-887-7737 from an online fax service and got a transmission receipt back. But the IRS itself never sent any acknowledgment. I'm a foreign owner abroad and...
My K-1 has QBI info, but how do I know whether to use Form 8995 or Form 8995-A?
I received a K-1 from a U.S. partnership and the attachment includes QBI information, W-2 wages, and UBIA figures. That made me assume Form 8995-A is always required whenever a K-1 shows all those det...
My accountant only needs transcripts and notices for a penalty file, not the right to speak for me. Is Form 8821 enough?
I am trying to keep the authorization as narrow as possible. The accountant's job right now is to review what the IRS has on file and help me understand the penalty record, not to call the IRS or nego...
My foreign tax was refunded after I already claimed the credit. Do I just adjust this year's Form 1116, or do I need to amend prior years too?
I live in Canada and in 2026 I received a partial refund of Canadian tax that I had previously claimed as a foreign tax credit on my U.S. return. The refund relates mostly to my 2024 U.S. tax year. I ...
My LLC is filing Form 5472, but does that mean I personally also file Form 1040-NR?
I live in South Korea and own a Delaware single-member LLC. My preparer is getting ready to file Form 5472 with the pro forma Form 1120 because I had owner funding and reimbursements during the year. ...
My U.S. company pays royalties to a foreign entity. Do we need to file Form 1042?
My U.S. corporation licenses software from a company based in Ireland and pays them about $200,000 per year in royalties. We've been withholding 30% on these payments and depositing the tax with the I...
The representative only needs authority for one civil penalty notice. Does the Form 2848 have to say that explicitly?
I do not want to hand over a broad power of attorney if the only live issue is a single civil penalty notice tied to one year. At the same time, I know the IRS can be literal about what an authorizati...
I paid several LLC bills personally and never reimbursed myself. Does that still need a clean Form 5472 story?
I live in Colombia and my Delaware LLC was underfunded for most of the year, so I kept paying subscriptions, contractors, and filing fees from my personal foreign cards. I never reimbursed myself beca...
I sold my online business on installments. How do I handle the fact that the deal included goodwill, equipment, and inventory together?
I am from the Netherlands and sold a U.S.-based online retail brand for about $420,000. The buyer paid $90,000 at closing and the rest goes over four years. The contract bundles together the website, ...
I live outside the U.S. and got a foreign gift. Is my Form 3520 due June 15 or October 15 automatically?
I am a U.S. citizen living abroad and received a large gift from a foreign parent. I know Form 3520 may be required, but the due-date rules are making me nervous because some people say living abroad ...
Have a similar question?
ForeignLLCTax members get expert answers with IRS citations. One CPA consultation costs $200+. Full access is $9.99/month.
Become a Member — $9.99/moDisclaimer: All content on ForeignLLCTax.com is created by a tax professional and is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute tax, legal, or accounting advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Every tax situation is different — for advice specific to your circumstances, please consult a licensed CPA, Enrolled Agent, or tax attorney. By using this website, purchasing a subscription, or accessing any tools or services, you acknowledge that no client-professional relationship is established between you and ForeignLLCTax.com or its operators. This website is not affiliated with the IRS.
