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Why is Form IL-2848, Power of Attorney, required to discuss my client's tax return?

To protect the confidentiality of tax information, tax practitioners, preparers, etc., are required to have Form IL-2848, Power of Attorney, on file with the Illinois Department of Revenue before we can discuss your client's information with you. In addition, you should have a copy of your client's return with you as you will be asked to verify certain information contained on the return.  

Note: You can also submit the Multi-State Power of Attorney form in lieu of Form IL-2848. 

Note: Form IL-1040, Individual Income Tax Return, the Third Party Designee box on the return will allow a taxpayer to designate a person to answer any questions that arise during the processing of the return, call with questions about the return, and receive or respond to notices we send. A similar box was added to the Illinois business income tax forms beginning with the 2012 tax year. See the instructions for the return you are filing for further details.

If you have additional inquiries, you may submit them on the Questions, Comments, or Requests form.