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Form 2678

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
Form 2678

Employer/Payer Appointment of Agent

Rev. December 2023

Form 2678 (Rev. 12-2023) is an IRS document for employer/payer appointment or revocation of agent for tax reporting, depositing, and payment of employment or other withholding taxes. The form includes two parts: Part 1 for Employer or Payer Information which requires checking one box for appointment or revocation, filling in EIN, name, address, forms for which the appointment is granted or revoked, and signing; and Part 2 for Agent Information which requires an agent's EIN, name, address, signature, and date. The form becomes effective only upon IRS approval. The document also includes instructions on disclosing confidential tax information to the agent, third-party contractors, and penalties of perjury.

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FAQ
  • What is Form 2678 used for?

    Form 2678, Application for Change of Address or Responsible Party, is used by employers and other payers to appoint an agent to file employment tax returns or request the revocation of an existing appointment. It may also be used by agents to accept an appointment as a tax agent.

  • Who needs to sign Form 2678?

    Employers or payers who want to appoint an agent need to sign and date the form in Part 2. Agents requesting to revoke an existing appointment also need to sign and date the form, but in Part 3.

  • What information is required for Form 2678?

    Form 2678 requires the employer or payer's name, address, EIN, contact information, and the agent's information if they are being appointed or revoked. The form must also be signed by the appropriate parties.

  • What is the Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act notice about?

    The Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act notice informs taxpayers that the information they provide on Form 2678 will be used to carry out Internal Revenue laws, and may be disclosed to other government agencies for various purposes. The form is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act and must be retained for recordkeeping purposes.

  • Where is Form 2678 filed?

    Form 2678 is filed with the IRS address for the employer's or payer's location, as listed on the form.

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Federal tax forms

Form 2678 is one of Federal tax forms that are documents used to report and file federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States. These forms are used by individuals, businesses, and organizations to report their income, deductions, and other relevant information necessary for calculating their federal tax liability.

The most commonly used federal tax form is the Form 1040, which is used by individual taxpayers to report their personal income tax. Other commonly used forms include the Form 1065 for partnerships, Form 1120 for corporations, and Form 990 for tax-exempt organizations.

Federal tax forms typically require taxpayers to report various sources of income, such as wages, salaries, and tips, as well as income from investments, rental properties, and other sources. The forms also allow taxpayers to claim deductions and credits for various expenses, such as charitable contributions, mortgage interest, and healthcare expenses.

It is important to file federal tax forms accurately and on time, as failure to do so can result in penalties and interest charges from the IRS.

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