Power of Attorney Fax Service — IRS Form 2848 and Healthcare POA
Fax IRS Form 2848, healthcare Power of Attorney, and financial POA documents to the IRS, state agencies, and healthcare providers. HIPAA mode available for medical POA with instant BAA.
Three Types of Power of Attorney You Can Fax
Power of Attorney documents serve different purposes. OneFaxNow supports all three types, with HIPAA mode available when medical information is involved.
Tax POA
IRS Form 2848 authorizes a representative to act on your behalf before the IRS. The IRS explicitly accepts this form by fax, with different fax numbers by state.
- - Form 2848 (Power of Attorney)
- - Form 8821 (Tax Info Authorization)
- - State tax POA forms
Healthcare POA
A healthcare POA (or healthcare proxy) grants someone authority to make medical decisions when you cannot. Under HIPAA, a POA holder is a "personal representative" with the same rights as the patient.
- - Healthcare Power of Attorney
- - HIPAA Authorization Form
- - Advance Healthcare Directive
Financial POA
A durable financial POA grants someone authority to manage financial affairs, including banking, real estate, and investments. Often needed for aging parents or during extended absences.
- - Durable Power of Attorney
- - Limited/Special POA
- - State-specific POA forms
HIPAA Guidance: If your POA documents include medical records, treatment information, or will be sent to healthcare providers, use HIPAA mode for compliant transmission with encryption, audit logs, and an instant BAA. Per HHS.gov, a healthcare POA holder is recognized as a personal representative under HIPAA.
How to Fax Power of Attorney with OneFaxNow
Prepare your POA document
- - Complete the appropriate POA form (IRS 2848, state healthcare POA, etc.)
- - Save as PDF or upload as DOCX, TXT, JPG, PNG, or TIF
- - Ensure all signatures, notarizations, and witness details are legible
Choose standard or HIPAA mode
- - Standard (/pay-per-fax): For tax POA and financial POA
- - HIPAA (/hipaa-fax): For healthcare POA with medical information
Enter the recipient's fax number
For IRS Form 2848, use the fax number from the "Where to File Chart" in the form instructions (varies by state). For healthcare POA, use the provider's or facility's fax number.
Pay only if delivery succeeds
Standard: $3.50 (1-10 pages) or $5.00 (11-50 pages).
HIPAA: $6.50 (1-10 pages) or $10.00 (11-50 pages) with instant BAA.
Why Use OneFaxNow for Power of Attorney Documents?
No account or subscription
Fax your POA form in minutes without creating an account. No monthly plans, no recurring charges.
Pay only on successful delivery
Your card is authorized at checkout. If delivery fails after retries, you are never charged.
HIPAA mode for healthcare POA
Enable HIPAA mode for healthcare POA documents containing medical information. Get encryption, audit logs, secure deletion, and an instant BAA.
Automatic retries
IRS and hospital fax lines can be busy. OneFaxNow retries up to 3 times. Track each attempt on your status page.
Pricing for Power of Attorney Faxes
Most POA forms are 2-5 pages. Choose standard for tax/financial POA or HIPAA for healthcare POA.
Standard POA Fax
Tax & Financial POA
IRS Form 2848, Form 8821, state POA forms
HIPAA POA Fax
Healthcare POA with Instant BAA
Healthcare POA, HIPAA authorization, medical directives
- U.S. & Canada fax numbers only
- Cover page counts toward total page count
- Pay only on successful delivery
Power of Attorney Fax Questions
Can I fax IRS Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) online?
Yes. Upload your completed Form 2848 as a PDF, enter the IRS fax number for your state from the form instructions, and send via OneFaxNow. The IRS has different fax numbers for different state groups. You can also submit Form 2848 online through the IRS Tax Pro Account.
Do I need HIPAA mode to fax a Power of Attorney?
For tax POA (Form 2848) and financial POA, standard mode is sufficient. For healthcare POA documents that include medical information or will be sent to healthcare providers, enable HIPAA mode for compliant transmission with instant BAA.
What is the difference between a healthcare POA and a HIPAA authorization?
A healthcare POA grants someone authority to make medical decisions when you cannot. A HIPAA authorization allows specific access to your medical records. Both are often needed together, and both can be faxed with OneFaxNow using HIPAA mode.
How much does it cost to fax a Power of Attorney?
Standard fax: $3.50 for 1-10 pages, $5.00 for 11-50 pages. HIPAA fax (for healthcare POA): $6.50 for 1-10 pages, $10.00 for 11-50 pages. Most POA forms are 2-5 pages.
Where do I find the IRS fax number for Form 2848?
The IRS Instructions for Form 2848 include a "Where to File Chart" with fax numbers grouped by state. There are two regional fax numbers for domestic filers and one international number (304-707-9785). Check IRS.gov for the latest instructions.
Ready to Fax Your Power of Attorney?
Upload your POA form, enter the fax number, and send. No fax machine, no subscription, no account required. HIPAA mode available for healthcare POA.