Fill out form 8821

Why do we request you fill out form 8821?

If we need to request a transcript, check on the status of a tax return or amendment, get a copy of a previous tax return, we will need you to fill out this form.

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Here's the IRS' description of why a form 8821 is required:

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File Form 8821 to:

• Authorize any individual, corporation, firm, organization, or partnership you designate to inspect and/or receive your confidential information verbally or in writing for the type of tax and the years or periods listed on the form.

• Delete or revoke prior tax information authorizations.