# Fax Form POA-1 (power of attorney) to the New York State Tax Department

Fax a signed Form POA-1 to the New York State Tax Department's POA Central Unit at 518-435-8617. Fax is the Department's preferred way to receive a paper POA-1; send it by fax or mail, not both.

## Fax numbers

| Who | Fax number |
| --- | --- |
| POA Central Unit, Form POA-1 | 518-435-8617 |

## Before you fax

- Fill out the form legibly, then sign and date it. Keep a copy.
- Send it by fax or by mail, but not both. To mail: NYS Tax Department, POA Central Unit, W A Harriman Campus, Albany NY 12227-0864.
- With an Online Services account you can file the POA electronically instead. A POA made with the Department's web application can also be printed, signed and faxed.
- The Department does not accept IRS Form 2848 or 8821, or another state's or city's POA form (such as New York City Form POA-2), in place of Form POA-1.
- For child support enforcement matters, call 518-485-6820 first for instructions.

## Steps

1. Complete Form POA-1, then sign and date it.
2. Scan or photograph every page.
3. Enter 518-435-8617 and add the pages.
4. Send, and keep the delivery receipt with your copy.

## Questions

**What is the fax number for New York Form POA-1?**

518-435-8617, the Tax Department's POA Central Unit.

**Can I send IRS Form 2848 to New York instead?**

No. The New York Tax Department does not accept IRS power of attorney forms; use Form POA-1.

**What about estate tax matters?**

Estate tax matters use Form ET-14, Estate Tax Power of Attorney, rather than Form POA-1.

**Does the number change?**

It can. We compare it with tax.ny.gov regularly; the date we last checked is at the bottom of this page.

## Sources

- [Power of attorney and other authorizations, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance](https://www.tax.ny.gov/poa/), checked 2026-10-12

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