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Who is considered the ERO?

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.

Who files form 8879?

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

Is form 8879 proof of income?

This is a one-time authorization tied to this specific tax return. Form FTB 8879-FID does not serve as proof of filing your income tax return; the e-file acknowledgement containing the date of acceptance for the accepted tax return is that proof.

How do I prove IRS income?

The most frequently used methods of proving or determining income are the specific item, net worth, expenditures, bank deposits, cash and percentage markup methods of proof.

What is a 8879 form used for?

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 difference between 8879 and 8878?

Form 8878: This is the IRS e-file Signature Authorization used by filers of extension requests on Form 4868 or Form 2350. The latter form is for taxpayers living outside the United States. Form 8879: This is the IRS e-file Signature Authorization required for filers of Form 1040, 1040A, Form 1040EZ or Form 1040-SS.

Is Ero the same as a tax 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.

Is the accountant the ERO?

In most cases, a CPA firm is the Electronic Return Originator (ERO), which is the authorized e-file provider originating the electronic submission of a return to the IRS.

Is 8878 required?

You must receive the completed and signed Form 8878 from the taxpayer before the application for extension of time to file is transmitted (or released for transmission). For additional information, see Pub. 1345. Taxpayers have the following responsibilities.

Who files IRS form 8879?

A corporate officer and an electronic return originator (ERO) use this form when the corporate officer wants to: use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign an S corporations electronic income tax return and, if applicable, consent to electronic funds withdrawal.

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