# Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 38, Form 2848 Power of Attorney

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Published: 2026-09-12T22:41:20+00:00
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The critical importance of precisely matching taxpayer identity information on Form 2848 with IRS records to avoid rejection. - How to correctly specify tax matters by Type, Form, and Year (T-F-Y), and the three-year limit on authorizing future tax periods on the CAF. - The strict signature requirements for joint returns, specifically the "both spouses must file a separate form" rule for joint matters. - The key differences between substitution and delegation of authority and that these powers must be explicitly granted by the taxpayer. - Common exam traps such as using vague language like "all years" and understanding the role of the Centralized Authorization File (CAF). For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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