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Finance Exam Prep

Finance Exam Prep

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 40, Form 8821 vs Form 2848

Finance Exam Prep · Sep 14, 2026 · 3:02

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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:
- Form 8821 provides "read-only" access to tax information, while Form 2848 grants authority to represent the taxpayer.
- Appointees on Form 8821 can be almost anyone, but representatives on Form 2848 must be credentialed practitioners like EAs, CPAs, or attorneys.
- Filing a new Form 2848 automatically revokes a prior 2848 for the same tax matters unless specified otherwise.
- Form 8821 does not grant the power to advocate, negotiate, or sign agreements on behalf of the taxpayer.
- A helpful mnemonic: "8821 is for EYES (to see information), 2848 is for MOUTH (to advocate and represent)."

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