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The document is the Pennsylvania e-file Signature Authorization form (PA-8879) for the tax year ending December 31, 2020. It includes sections for taxpayers to declare their adjusted taxable income, tax liability, total tax withheld, refund, and payment due. Taxpayers must authorize the use of their Personal Identification Number (PIN) as a signature for electronically filed returns and consent to electronic funds withdrawal if applicable. The form also includes certification for Electronic Return Originators (EROs) participating in the Practitioner PIN Program.

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Who fills out form 8879?

Taxpayers and the ERO representative must always complete and sign Form 8879 or Form 8878 for the Practitioner PIN method of electronic signature. EROs must also sign with a PIN.

Who do I send form 8879 to?

Sign form FTB 8879 and submit it to your ERO. Your tax return will not be transmitted to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) until the ERO receives your signed form FTB 8879.

How long does a tax preparer have to keep form 8879?

season to the three year retention requirement for Forms 8879 and supporting document. This waiver does not provide an exception to the volunteers responsibility to solicit and maintain consents required under IRC 7216.

What is an 8879 tax form used for?

Form 8879 is used to authorize the electronic filing (e-file) of original and amended returns. Use this Form 8879 (Rev. January 2021) to authorize e-file of your Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, 1040-SS, or 1040- X, for tax years beginning with 2019.

What does tax form 8879 mean?

Form 8879 is the declaration document and signature authorization for an e-filed return filed by an electronic return originator (ERO). Complete this form when: The Practitioner PIN method is used.