Reporting Agent Authorization: Computing Resources, Inc. 88 0146711
Reporting Agent Authorization: Computing Resources, Inc. 88 0146711
Reporting Agent Authorization: Computing Resources, Inc. 88 0146711
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 2. Cat. No. 10241T Form 8655 (Rev. 11-2009)
Form 8655 (Rev. 11-2009) Page 2
Withdrawing from reporting authority. A reporting agent can
General Instructions withdraw from authority by filing a statement with the IRS, either on
Purpose of Form paper or using a delete process. The statement must be signed by
the reporting agent (if filed on paper) and identify the name and
Form 8655 is used to authorize a reporting agent to: address of the taxpayer and authorization(s) from which the reporting
● Sign and file certain returns; agent is withdrawing. For information on the delete process, see
● Make deposits and payments for certain returns; Pub. 1474.
● Receive duplicate copies of tax information, notices, and other
written and/or electronic communication regarding any authority Specific Instructions
granted; and Line 15
● Provide IRS with information to aid in penalty relief determinations
Use the “YYYY” format for annual tax returns. Use the “MM/YYYY”
related to the authority granted on Form 8655.
format for quarterly tax returns, where “MM” is the ending month of
Authority Granted the quarter the named reporting agent is authorized to sign and file
tax returns for the taxpayer. For example, enter “09/2008” on the line
Once Form 8655 is signed, any authority granted is effective
for “941” to indicate you are authorizing the named reporting agent
beginning with the period indicated on lines 15 or 16 and continues
to sign and file Form 941 for the July–September quarter of 2008
indefinitely unless revoked by the taxpayer or reporting agent. No
and subsequent quarters.
authorization or authority is granted for periods prior to the period(s)
indicated on Form 8655. Line 16
Where authority is granted for any form, it is also effective for
Use the “MM/YYYY” format to enter the starting date, where “MM”
related forms such as the corresponding non-English language form,
is the first month the named reporting agent is authorized to make
amended return, (Form 941-X, 941-X(PR), 943-X, 944-X(PR), 945-X,
deposits or payments for the taxpayer. For example, enter “08/2009”
or CT-1X) payment voucher, or deposit coupon. In addition to the
on the line for “720” to indicate you are authorizing the named
returns shown on lines 15 and 16, Form 8655 can be used to
reporting agent to make deposits or payments for Form 720 starting
provide authorization for Form 944-SP using the entry spaces for
in August 2009 and all subsequent months.
Form 944. The form also can be used to authorize a reporting agent
to make deposits and payments for other returns in the Form 1120 Who Must Sign
series, such as Form 1120-C, using the entry space for Form 1120
on line 16. Sole proprietorship. The individual owning the business.
Disclosure authority granted on line 17a is effective on the date Corporation (including a limited liability company (LLC) treated as a
Form 8655 is signed by the taxpayer. Any authority granted on Form corporation). Generally, Form 8655 can be signed by: (a) an officer
8655 does not revoke and has no effect on any authority granted on having legal authority to bind the corporation, (b) any person
Forms 2848 or 8821, or any third-party designee checkbox authority. designated by the board of directors or other governing body, (c) any
officer or employee on written request by any principal officer, and
Where To File (d) any other person authorized to access information under section
Send Form 8655 to: 6103(e).
Internal Revenue Service Partnership (including an LLC treated as a partnership) or an
Accounts Management Service Center unincorporated organization. Generally, Form 8655 can be signed by
MS 6748 RAF Team any person who was a member of the partnership during any part of
1973 North Rulon White Blvd. the tax period covered by Form 8655.
Ogden, UT 84404 Single member LLC treated as a disregarded entity. The owner of
You can fax Form 8655 to the IRS. The number is 801-620-4142. the LLC.
Trust or estate. The fiduciary.
Additional Information
Additional information concerning reporting agent authorizations may Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. We ask for the
be found in: information on this form to carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the
● Pub. 1474, Technical Specifications Guide for Reporting Agent United States. Form 8655 is provided by the IRS for your convenience
Authorizations and Federal Tax Depositors. and its use is voluntary. If you choose to authorize a reporting agent to
act on your behalf, under section 6109, you must disclose your EIN. The
● Rev. Proc. 2007-38. You can find Rev. Proc. 2007-38 on principal purpose of this disclosure is to secure proper identification of
page 1442 of Internal Revenue Bulletin 2007-25 at the taxpayer. We need this information to gain access to your tax
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-irbs/irb07-25.pdf. information in our files and properly respond to your request. If you do
not disclose this information, the IRS may suspend processing your
Substitute Form 8655 reporting agent authorization and may not be able to honor your
If you want to prepare and use a substitute Form 8655, see reporting agent authorization until you provide your EIN.
Pub. 1167, General Rules and Specifications for Substitute Forms Routine uses of this information include giving it to the Department of
and Schedules. If your substitute Form 8655 is approved, the form Justice for civil and criminal litigation, and to cities, states, and the
approval number must be printed in the lower left margin of each District of Columbia for use in administering their tax laws. We may also
substitute Form 8655 you file with the IRS. disclose this information to other countries under a tax treaty, to federal
and state agencies to enforce federal nontax criminal laws, or to federal
Revoking an Authorization law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies to combat terrorism.
If you have a valid Form 8655 on file with the IRS, the filing of a new You are not required to provide the information requested on a form
Form 8655 revokes the authority of the prior reporting agent that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a
beginning with the period indicated on the new Form 8655. However, valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a form or
the prior reporting agent is still an authorized reporting agent and instructions must be retained as long as their contents may become
retains any previously granted disclosure authority for the periods material in the administration of any Internal Revenue law.
prior to the beginning period of the new reporting agent’s The time needed to complete and file Form 8655 will vary depending
authorization unless specifically revoked. on individual circumstances. The estimated average time is 6 minutes.
If the taxpayer wants to revoke an existing authorization, send a If you have comments concerning the accuracy of this time estimate or
copy of the previously executed Form 8655 to the IRS at the suggestions for making Form 8655 simpler, we would be happy to hear
address under Where To File, above. Re-sign the copy of the Form from you. You can write to the Internal Revenue Service, Tax Products
8655 under the original signature. Write “REVOKE” across the top of Coordinating Committee, SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP, 1111 Constitution Ave.
the form. If you do not have a copy of the authorization you want to NW, IR-6526, Washington, DC 20224. Do not send Form 8655 to this
address. Instead, see Where To File above.
revoke, send a statement to the IRS. The statement of revocation
must indicate that the authority of the reporting agent is revoked and
must be signed by the taxpayer. Also, list the name and address of
each reporting agent whose authority is revoked.