The Georgia Tax Power of Attorney (Form RD-1061) is a government form offered to the citizens of the state so that they may appoint a third (3rd) party to take care of certain tax matters. Basically, this form can authorize the taxpayer’s representative to receive & sign confidential paperwork, pay tax-related debts, and execute filings in their name. Once the parties have been named and the powers selected, the principal (taxpayer) must sign the instrument along with their representative to finalize the form (review the signing requirements below to ensure a valid document).
Laws
Statute – § 10-6B-55
Definition – § 10-6B-2(7)
Signing Requirements – Necessitates the acknowledgment of a notary public unless the representative accepting the authority is licensed to practice as an:
- Attorney-at-Law
- Certified or Registered Public Accountant
- Agent of the Internal Revenue Service
Additional Resources
- Georgia Department of Revenue – 3rd Party Authorizations for Resolving a Tax Issue
Related Forms
Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
Download: Adobe PDF
Reporting Agent Power of Attorney (Form RD-1063)
Download: Adobe PDF
Tax Disclosure Authorization (Form RD-1062)
Download: Adobe PDF
Unemployment Insurance Tax Power of Attorney
Download: Adobe PDF