Free California Tax Power of Attorney Template
California Tax Power of Attorney
This California Tax Power of Attorney ("Agreement") is made on this 20th Day of January 2055, by and between [YOUR NAME], residing at [YOUR ADDRESS] (the "Taxpayer"), and [AGENT'S NAME], residing at [AGENT'S ADDRESS] (the "Agent").
I. Appointment of Agent
The Taxpayer hereby appoints the Agent as their attorney-in-fact to act on their behalf for all tax-related matters within the jurisdiction of the state of California. This includes but is not limited to, representing the Taxpayer before the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), accessing tax information, filing tax returns, and communicating with tax authorities.
II. Powers Granted
The Agent is granted the following roles and responsibilities:
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Representation Before Tax Authorities: The Agent is authorized to represent the Taxpayer before the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), attend hearings, respond to inquiries, and negotiate settlements on behalf of the Taxpayer.
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Filing Tax Returns: The Agent is authorized to prepare, sign, and file tax returns on behalf of the Taxpayer, ensuring compliance with California tax laws and regulations.
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Accessing Tax Information: The Agent is authorized to access the Taxpayer's tax records, correspondence, and other relevant information from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) to assist in tax planning and resolution of tax issues.
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Responding to Notices and Audits: The Agent is authorized to respond to tax notices, notices of assessment, and audit requests from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) on behalf of the Taxpayer, providing explanations, documentation, and representation as needed.
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Tax Planning and Advice: The Agent may provide tax planning advice, identify opportunities for tax savings, and recommend strategies to minimize tax liabilities within the framework of California tax laws.
III. Effective Date and Termination
This Power of Attorney shall be effective from the 20th Day of January 2055 and shall remain in effect until the 1st Day of March 2055, unless earlier revoked by the Taxpayer or terminated by operation of law.
IV. Signature Section
In witness whereof, the Taxpayer and the Agent have executed this Power of Attorney on the date first above written.
Principal:
[YOUR NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
Agent:
[AGENT'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
V. Witness Acknowledgement
We, the undersigned witnesses, certify that the Principal and the Agent signed this Power of Attorney in our presence.
Witness 1:
[WITNESS 1 NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
Witness 2:
[WITNESS 2 NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
VI. Notary Acknowledgement
On this 20th Day of January 2055, before me, a Notary Public in and for said county and state personally appeared [YOUR NAME] and [AGENT'S NAME], known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
My Commission Expires:
