The Minnesota Department of Revenue can disclose confidential client information to you if you have power of attorney for your client.

How do I get power of attorney for my clients?

You have several options:

• To have your clients grant you full or limited authority to act on their behalf, send us Form REV184i, Individual or Sole Proprietor Power of Attorney, or Form REV184b, Business Power of Attorney.
• To have your clients grant you a one-time release of private or nonpublic data, send us Form REV185i, Authorization to Release Individual or Sole Proprietor Tax Information, or Form REV185b, Authorization to Release Business Tax Information.
• Send us federal Form 2848. Section 3 of this form must state ?Minnesota? (or ?MN?) or a Minnesota tax form number with specific tax years and tax types.
• Have your clients check the box on the bottom of their Minnesota return that reads: ?I authorize the Minnesota Department of Revenue to discuss this return with my paid preparer or the third-party designee indicated on my federal return.?

We will not accept power of attorney forms (including Form REV184) with revision dates of October 2012 or earlier.

How long does my power of attorney last?

How do I remove an existing power of attorney?

Complete and send us Form REV184r, Revocation of Power of Attorney.

Can I get access to my client?s e-Services for Businesses account?

Yes. Work with your client to set up third-party access in e-Services.

Can I get a copy of my client?s tax return?

Yes. Complete Form M100 and include a valid power of attorney form along with a payment of $5 per tax year requested.

Questions?

Contact us.

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