# Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 40, Form 8821 vs Form 2848

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Podcast: [Finance Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/finance-exam-prep-7658413)
Published: 2026-09-14T22:41:20+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: - Form 8821 provides "read-only" access to tax information, while Form 2848 grants authority to represent the taxpayer. - Appointees on Form 8821 can be almost anyone, but representatives on Form 2848 must be credentialed practitioners like EAs, CPAs, or attorneys. - Filing a new Form 2848 automatically revokes a prior 2848 for the same tax matters unless specified otherwise. - Form 8821 does not grant the power to advocate, negotiate, or sign agreements on behalf of the taxpayer. - A helpful mnemonic: "8821 is for EYES (to see information), 2848 is for MOUTH (to advocate and represent)." 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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