What is Form 8655?

Form 8655, also known as the "Reporting Agent Authorization and Reference Guide," is a document used by businesses to authorize reporting agents to file tax returns and perform other tax-related activities on their behalf with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The form includes details such as the employer's identification number (EIN) of the business, the reporting agent's name and address, the types of returns the reporting agent is authorized to file, and the periods for which the authorization is granted.