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ELECTRONIC RETURN ORIGINATORS (ERO): DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 2026

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The document is a form (NYC-579-GCT) from the New York City Department of Finance that authorizes Electronic Return Originators (EROs) to electronically file the General Corporation Tax Return for 2016. It includes sections for corporate officer declaration, financial institution information for electronic payment, and signatures from both the authorized corporate officer and the ERO or paid preparer. The form must be retained by EROs and not mailed to the Department of Finance.

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Begin by entering the legal name of the corporation and its employer identification number in the designated fields.
Provide your email address and select the type of return from the options available, such as NYC-400 or NYC-EXT.
If electronic payment is authorized, fill in the financial institution routing number and account number, along with the amount of authorized debit.
In Part A, an authorized corporate officer must declare their authority and review all information for accuracy. They will also need to enter their PIN as a signature.
Part B requires the ERO and paid preparer to declare that all information is accurate. Both parties must sign this section before submission.

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Why is my federal return not eligible for electronic filing?

Usually this involves returning to the page with errors and fixing them. However, some issues cant be corrected. Ex: If you have a form not available for e-filing, or you, your spouse, or dependent has an invalid Social Security number (SSN), you cant e-file your return.

What must an ERO do before adding a taxpayers PIN to an electronic tax return?

IRS e-file Signature Authorization The ERO may enter the taxpayers PINs in the electronic return record before the taxpayers sign Form 8879 or 8878, but the taxpayers must sign and date the appropriate form before the ERO originates the electronic submission of the return.

Who signs as the ERO on a tax return?

An ERO is an IRS-approved provider that originates the submission of electronic returns. An ERO can be the same person or entity as the preparer or they can be different. The person filing electronic returns using UltraTax CS is the ERO.

Is an ERO the same as a paid preparer?

Is there a difference between an ERO and a paid preparer? Many paid tax preparers are EROs. But an ERO may also electronically file returns that were collected from a taxpayer. An ERO can also arrange with another authorized IRS e-file provider to transmit the return.

What is the ERO electronic return originator?

Definition. The Electronic Return Originator (ERO) is the authorized IRS e-file provider who originates the electronic submission of a return to the IRS. The ERO is usually the first point of contact for most taxpayers filing a return using IRS e-file.

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What is an example of an ero?

Definition. An Electronic Return Originator (ERO) is a business which is authorized to electronically submit a tax return to the IRS. In many cases, the ERO also prepares returns. This includes companies such as TurboTax or HR Block.

Which form requires an ERO signature when filing a return electronically?

Form 8879 is the declaration document and signature authorization for an e-filed return filed by an electronic return originator (ERO).

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