How can I get a CAF number with the IRS?
This is only my second year as a tax preparer and I don't know how to obtain a CAF number with the IRS.
I am trying to obtain my client's tax transcript from last year on the eservice section of the IRS website, and the system is asking for the CAF#. I have no clue what that is.
Thank you folks.
J Luz
Do a paper Form 2848 and fax to the CAF Unit at IRS (855.214.7519). At that time, they should assign you a CAF #.
The CAF number is the Central Audit File number all preparers are given so they know who you are and that you are authorized to represent others before the IRS. A CAF number is assigned to a tax practitioner when a Form 2848 or Form 8821 is filed. This number represents a file that contains information regarding the type of authorization that taxpayers have given representatives for the various modules within their accounts. If you are a tax practitioner who has previously been assigned a CAF number but cannot locate the number, call the Practitioner Priority Service, who will mail your CAF number to you.
