Va 8879-2025

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The document VA-8879 is a Virginia Individual Income Tax e-File Signature Authorization form for the tax year 2021. It outlines the responsibilities of taxpayers and Electronic Return Originators (EROs) in the electronic filing process, including the declaration of accuracy for tax returns, authorization for EROs to enter personal identification numbers (PINs), and instructions on how to complete and retain the form. The form must not be sent to the Virginia Department of Taxation or the IRS but should be kept in personal records.

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Begin by entering your name and Social Security Number, followed by your spouse’s details if applicable. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for identification.
In Part I, fill in the Federal Adjusted Gross Income, Virginia Adjusted Gross Income, Taxable Income, and other financial figures as indicated. Refer to your tax return forms for precise amounts.
Proceed to Part II where you will declare your taxpayer information. Check the appropriate box to authorize your Electronic Return Originator (ERO) to enter your e-File PIN or choose to do it yourself.
Sign and date the form using our platform's signature feature. You can utilize a rubber stamp or a digital signature tool available in the editor.
Finally, return the completed form to your ERO via hand delivery, mail, or fax as per your preference.

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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.

What is a VA 8879 form?

Complete form VA-8879 when the Practitioner PIN method is used or when the taxpayer authorizes the electronic return originator (ERO) to enter or generate the taxpayers personal identification number (PIN) on his or her electronic individual income tax return. When and How To Complete. IF the ERO is

What is an 8879?

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

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.

What is an 8879 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.

Do you need an 8879 for an amended tax return?

A new Form 8879 is required each time an amended Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR is electronically filed.

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What is the 3 day rule for 8879?

The IRS requires Form 8879 to be signed within 3 calendar days of the return being transmitted to the IRS. The IRS doesnt allow EROs to stockpile returns. ing to IRS publications 1345 and 4163, EROs need to ensure that theres no stockpiling at their offices.

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