Use this form to authorize a reporting agent to: Sign and file certain returns; Make deposits and payments for certain returns; Receive duplicate copies of tax information, notices, and other written and/or electronic communication regarding any authority granted; and Provide IRS with information to aid in penalty relief determinations related to the authority granted on Form 8655. Current Revision Form 8655 PDF Recent Developments None at this time. Other Items You May Find Useful All Revisions for Form 8655 Publication 1474, Technical Specifications Guide For Reporting Agent Authorization and Federal Tax Depositors PDF About Publication 1167, General Rules and Specifications for Substitute Forms and Schedules Revenue Procedure 2012-32 Other Current Products Related About Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative About Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization