Episode 135: CAF Unit Issues

While I identified on a previous episode changes that the IRS is making for submissions of power of attorney forms, that still does not change how the IRS processes those forms. There were delays last year for processing of Form 2848 and other forms within the IRS. I talk in this episode about delays at the CAF (Central Authorization File) Unit. This is an issue because the IRS moves forward with collecting through liens or levies yet the representative is unable to communicate with the IRS on a client’s behalf. That cuts down on getting transcripts to learn about the status of the case and beginning any negotiations to fix the situation and help out all parties involved.