Get Ca De 48 2020-2026

The CA DE 48, or Power of Attorney Declaration, allows you to authorize someone to act on your behalf in tax and benefit matters. This guide provides user-friendly, step-by-step instructions to help you complete the form online effectively.

Follow the steps to successfully fill out the CA DE 48.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. In Section I, provide the employer or taxpayer information. Fill in your California employer payroll tax account number (if applicable), federal employer identification number, owner or corporation name, and business name (doing business as). Include your mailing address, business phone and fax numbers, and the business location if different from the mailing address.
3. In Section II, designate your representative by entering their business details, name, phone number, fax number, and address.
4. Proceed to Section III to specify the authorized act(s). If you want to allow your representative to perform all acts, check the ‘General Authorization’ box. For limited authority, check the specific declaration boxes that apply and indicate the beginning and ending dates of the authorization period.
5. Finally, in Section IV, the business owner, partner, or corporate officer must sign and date the declaration. Ensure that this signature is within 30 days of submission and leave no section uncompleted, as missing signatures or dates will invalidate the form.
6. Once everything is filled out, you can save changes, download, print, or share the complete form depending on your needs.

Complete your CA DE 48 online today for a smooth authorization process.