Inmate needs to file past due tax returns.

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July 26, 2021
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Inmate, through his sister, submitted pre-filing information and tax documents to file 2017 and 2018 tax returns.

Is there a way to file the tax return without a POA? If a POA is required, can the return be filed simultaneously with the POA attached or POA must be processed and approved by IRS before filing?

Since 2017 must be paper-filed, can the sister cite incarceration as a reason other than “disease or injury or continuous absence” to get authority to sign return?

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Best answer by BobKamman

He's in maximum security with no visitors or mail allowed? Legal mail is always allowed; has the sister asked his lawyer for help (even if a public defender)? If he is incarcerated because of a crime with financial implications -- for example, selling drugs -- are you and the sister sure you want to sign the returns?

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He's in maximum security with no visitors or mail allowed? Legal mail is always allowed; has the sister asked his lawyer for help (even if a public defender)? If he is incarcerated because of a crime with financial implications -- for example, selling drugs -- are you and the sister sure you want to sign the returns?