You may file in your parent’s behalf. Prepare IRS form 2848 with your parent’s name in Part I, line 1. You are listed under Part 1, line 2. You both sign on page two.
See 1040 instructions, page 60
‘If your return is signed by a representative for you, you must have a power of attorney attached that specifically authorizes the representative to sign your return. To do this, you can use Form 2848.’
You may want to paper-file the tax returns. You sign the tax returns the parent's name by your name.
Attach IRS form 2848 and a copy of her power of attorney to each tax return. Mail certified with return receipt.
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