What is Form DR-835?
Form DR-835, the Florida Power of Attorney for Tax Matters, is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to manage your taxes on your behalf. This representative can access your tax information and file taxes, simplifying your tax management. By granting this authority, you ensure compliance with tax regulations while offloading the complexities of tax filings. To make the form official, both you and your representative must sign it, confirming the arrangement and the responsibilities involved.
What is Form DR-835 used for?
Form DR-835 is an important document for managing tax matters. Here’s what it’s used for:
- Granting Representation: Authorizes someone other than the taxpayer to act on their behalf in tax matters.
- Access to Tax Information: Allows the representative to receive and inspect confidential tax information.
- Tax Representation: Enables the representative to perform acts related to audits and collections.
- Revocation: Remains in effect until revoked by the taxpayer.
How to fill out Form DR-835?
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Identify your chosen representative for Power of Attorney.
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Complete Form DR-835 with your representative's details.
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Specify the tax matters your representative can manage.
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Return the filled form to the Florida Department of Revenue.
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Notify the Department of any changes or revocations.
Who is required to fill out Form DR-835?
Taxpayers who need to authorize someone, like an accountant or tax advisor, to manage their state tax matters are responsible for completing Form DR-835.
Once filled, the taxpayer's representative uses the form to communicate with the Florida Department of Revenue, managing tasks such as tax audits and collections on behalf of the taxpayer.
When is Form DR-835 not required?
Form DR-835 is not required when the representative is a Department of Revenue employee or if the taxpayer does not intend to grant authority for tax matters. Additionally, if the representative is already authorized by law, like an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent, a Power of Attorney is unnecessary.
When is Form DR-835 due?
The deadline for Form DR-835 is not set on a specific date. This form should be completed and submitted to the Florida Department of Revenue whenever a taxpayer wishes to authorize a representative to handle their tax matters. It's important to ensure the form is signed and returned at the time you want to grant this authority, especially for any tax issues managed by the Department of Revenue.
How to get a blank Form DR-835?
To get a blank Form DR-835, visit our website where the Florida Department of Revenue's form is pre-loaded in our editor. You can fill it out and download it for your records. Remember, our platform helps with filling and downloading, but it does not support filing forms.
How to sign Form DR-835 online?
To sign Form DR-835, Florida Power of Attorney for Tax Matters, you need a handwritten signature from both the taxpayer and the representative, as electronic or digital signatures are not permitted. PDF Guru allows you to fill out the form and add a simple electronic signature where accepted, but remember that submission is not supported. Always check for the latest updates to ensure compliance with current requirements. Download your completed form for further use!
Where to file Form DR-835?
To submit Form DR-835, you can mail it to the Florida Department of Revenue or visit a local General Tax Administration office in person.
Remember, online submission isn't an option for this form, so make sure to choose either mailing or in-person delivery.
