Irs 8879-2025

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Form 8879-S is the IRS e-file Signature Authorization for S corporations, allowing a corporate officer to electronically sign the corporation's income tax return using a personal identification number (PIN). The form must be completed and retained by the electronic return originator (ERO) and is not submitted to the IRS unless requested. It outlines responsibilities for both the corporate officer and ERO, including verification of tax return accuracy and consent for electronic funds withdrawal.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open IRS Form 8879-S (2021) in the editor.
In Part I, enter the gross receipts or sales from Form 1120-S, line 1c. Continue filling out the remaining fields with amounts from your corporation's income tax return.
In Part II, provide the employer identification number and the name of the corporation. Then, check the appropriate box to authorize your ERO to enter your PIN or choose to enter it yourself.
Sign and date the form in Part II, ensuring you also include your title.
Complete Part III by entering your ERO’s EFIN/PIN and signing it. Remember, do not send this form to the IRS; instead, return it to your ERO.
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Who sends me form 8879?

Form 8879 is an electronic signature document that is used to authorize e-filing. It is generated by the software using both the taxpayers self-selected PIN and the Electronic Return Originators (EROs) Practitioner PIN. Form 8879 does not need to be mailed to the IRS, but instead is retained by the ERO.

What is the difference between 8879 and 8453?

The form 8453 is used to allow the preparer to mail documents to the IRS; However, the form 8879 will still be generated and will need to be signed and retained for three (3) years. Note: The Form 8453 will be automatically produced only if any of the allowed supporting documents are being attached to the return.

What are the instructions for form 8879?

According to the form instructions, each taxpayer must: Verify the accuracy of the income tax return being filed. Either authorize the ERO to create a PIN or use their own PIN. Sign and date the form. Return the completed form to the ERO.

What is the difference between form 1040 and form 8879?

No, 8879 is the e-signature authorization form, and 1040 is the actual tax form.

What is the IRS form 8879?

Whats New. 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.

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What is the form for e file Acknowledgement?

Form 9325, Acknowledgement and General Information for Taxpayers Who File Returns Electronically can be used to convey information to customers by an Electronic Return Originator (ERO), and would be completed by the ERO as the filer of the return.

Do I need to mail form 8879?

The taxpayer may return the completed Form 8879 or Form 8878 to the ERO by hand delivery, U.S. mail, private delivery service, fax, email or an Internet website. EROs may use an electronic signature pad to have taxpayers sign Forms 8879 and 8878 .