The Georgia Tax Power of Attorney (Form RD-1061) is a government form offered to the citizens of the state so that they may appoint a third (3rd) party to take care of certain tax matters. Basically, this form can authorize the taxpayer’s representative to receive & sign confidential paperwork, pay tax-related debts, and execute filings in their name. Once the parties have been named and the powers selected, the principal (taxpayer) must sign the instrument along with their representative to finalize the form (review the signing requirements below to ensure a valid document).

Laws

Statute – § 10-6B-55

Definition – § 10-6B-2(7)

Signing Requirements – Necessitates the acknowledgment of a notary public unless the representative accepting the authority is licensed to practice as an: