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Form 8879-C is the IRS e-file Signature Authorization for corporations, allowing an officer to electronically sign the corporation's income tax return using a personal identification number (PIN). The form must be retained by the electronic return originator (ERO) and not submitted to the IRS unless requested. It includes sections for tax return information, officer declaration, and ERO responsibilities.

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Begin with Part I, where you will enter the total income, taxable income, total tax, amount owed, and overpayment. Ensure all figures are in whole dollars as specified.
Proceed to Part II for the Declaration and Signature Authorization of Officer. Here, confirm your role as an officer and review the information from the corporation’s electronic income tax return.
Select your personal identification number (PIN) for electronic signing. You can either authorize your ERO to enter your PIN or choose to enter it yourself.
Complete Part III by entering the date and title before signing. Ensure that all fields are filled accurately before finalizing.

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What is the e-file?

E-file is a system for submitting tax documents to the US Internal Revenue Service through the Internet or direct connection, usually without the need to submit any paper documents. Tax preparation software with e-filing capabilities includes stand-alone programs or websites.

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 the meaning of 8879?

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.

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 a form E filing in Texas?

A Form E filing certifies that your Liability insurance complies with the states financial responsibility laws. Form E is submitted to the department of your businesss home state that regulates intrastate trucking.

What is E-file format?

An electronic file, or e-file, is a report or document that is sent to a filing agency through the Internet or Email. An electronic file format, like a form layout, tells a report where and how to print information such as text, titles, fields, and variables in the electronic file.

What is the difference between form 8879 and 1040?

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

What is form 8879 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.

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