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(See the instructions on page 2.) © If you checked this box, skip lines 5 and 6.  \n5 Disclosure of tax information (you must check box 5a or b unless box 4 is checked):  \na If you want copies of tax information, notices, and other written communications sent to the appointee on an ongoing basis, check this box ©  \nb If you do not want any copies of notices or communications sent to your appointee, check this box  ©   \n6 Retention/revocation of tax information authorizations. This tax information authorization automatically revokes all prior authorizations for the same tax matters you listed above on line 3 unless you checked the box on line 4. If you do not want to revoke a prior tax information authorization, you MUST attach a copy of any authorizations you want to remain in effect AND check this box © To revoke this tax information authorization, see the instructions on page 2.  \n7 Signature of taxpayer(s) . If a tax matter applies to a joint return, either husband or wife must sign. If signed by a corporate officer, partner, guardian, executor, receiver, administrator, trustee, or party other than the taxpayer, I certify that I have the authority to execute this form with respect to the tax matters/periods covered.  \n\n| Signature | Date |\n| --- | --- |\n\nPrint Name Title (if applicable)  \n\n| Signature | Date |\n| --- | --- |\n\nPrint Name Title (if applicable)  \nGeneral Instructions  \nSection references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.  \nChange To Note. New column (d) is added to line 3 for specific tax matters. Use column (d) to specify tax information that is to be provided by the IRS. See the line 3 instructions on page 2.  \nPurpose of form. Form 8821 authorizes any individual, corporation, firm, organization, or partnership you designate to inspect and/or receive confidential information in any office of the IRS for the typeof tax and the years or periods you list on this form.  \nForm 8821 does not authorize your appointee to advocate your position with respect to the Federal tax laws; to execute waivers, consents, or closing agreements; or to otherwise represent you before the IRS. If you want to authorize an individual to represent  \nyou, use Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, instead of Form 8821. You may file your own tax information authorization without using Form 8821, but it must include all the information that is requested on the form.  \nTaxpayer identification numbers (TINs) . TINs are used to identify taxpayer information with corresponding tax returns. 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