Utah State Tax Commission · Utah state form

TC-737 Power of Attorney and Declaration of Agent

Use TC-737 to appoint agents to access confidential tax information and act on your behalf in specified tax matters before the Utah State Tax Commission.

What this form is
TC-737 lets a taxpayer appoint one or more agents to receive and inspect confidential tax information and perform authorized acts. The form asks for taxpayer and agent details, tax matters, and any acts the taxpayer does not authorize. The taxpayer’s signature must be notarized for the document to be valid. Submitting the form revokes prior powers of attorney on file unless the taxpayer checks the box to keep them.
Who needs it
Taxpayers who want to authorize an agent to access their confidential tax information or represent them in tax matters may use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The taxpayer’s signature must be notarized for this document to be valid. You can complete notarization online with a commissioned online notary.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Utah agency named on the form.

Questions

Does the taxpayer need to notarize the TC-737 signature?

Yes. The form states that the taxpayer’s signature must be notarized for the document to be valid. Notarization can be completed online with a commissioned online notary.

What authority does TC-737 give an agent?

The form authorizes agents to receive and inspect confidential tax information and perform acts the taxpayer can, subject to any limits entered on the form. It does not authorize agents to receive funds or appoint another agent.

Does TC-737 revoke prior powers of attorney?

The form says it revokes prior powers of attorney on file with the Tax Commission. Check the designated box if you do not want to revoke prior powers of attorney.