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lcm000333
Level 2
November 17, 2022
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Unclaimed stimulus

  • November 17, 2022
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I was given a signed power of attorney to handle anything for my fiancé who is in prison and he was given a letter from the irs basically saying they need him to verify his identity for them to release his funds, however because the prison is on a time limit being able to make those called is there anyway I am able to help or is that only left for him to do himself? 

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    DavidT0202
    Level 5
    November 17, 2022

    Hi @lcm000333 

     

    You will need to file the power of Attorney with the IRS before you can claim or verify anything for another taxpayer. 

     

    https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-2848

     

    This link has all of the information you will need in order to accomplish this. 

     

     

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