Notices and other actions

IRS code 960: Authorized representative added

An authorized representative, such as someone with your power of attorney, was added or updated.

What code 960 means

Code 960 adds or updates the Centralized Authorization File (CAF) indicator on the year, which tells the IRS to send notices to your authorized representative.

The CAF is the IRS's file of powers of attorney, such as those filed on Form 2848.

What to do

• If you don't recognize the authorization, contact the IRS about it.

Codes often seen with 960

• 971 Notice issued or other action The IRS recorded an action on your account. The line's description says which, for example Notice issued.

Source

IRS title: Add/Update Centralized Authorization File Indicator (Document 6209, Section 8A, page 8A-36).

• IRS Document 6209 (2023), Section 8A: Master File Codes
• IRS: Instructions for Form 2848

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More notices and other actions codes

• 971 Notice issued or other action
• 972 Earlier action reversed

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