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Who must file form 8879?

Complete Form 8879 when the Practitioner PIN method is used or when the taxpayer authorizes the ERO to enter or generate the taxpayer's personal identification number (PIN) on his or her e-filed individual income tax return. Don't send this form to the IRS. The ERO must retain Form 8879.

What is a 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.

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.

Can I get a copy of my 2017 tax return from the IRS?

Prior year tax returns are available from the IRS for a fee. Taxpayers can request a copy of a tax return by completing and mailing Form 4506 to the IRS address listed on the form. There's a $43 fee for each copy and these are available for the current tax year and up to seven years prior.

Is 8879 required?

Are taxpayers required to sign Forms 8878 or 8879 electronically? No. Taxpayers may continue to use a handwritten signature and return the form to the ERO in-person, via U.S. mail, private delivery, fax, e-mail, or an Internet website.

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Who signs ERO signature on 8879?

The ERO prints Form 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization, and the Practitioner or Self-Select PIN Consent to Disclosure form. Form 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization, must be signed by the taxpayer / spouse.

Is 8879 required?

Are taxpayers required to sign Forms 8878 or 8879 electronically? No. Taxpayers may continue to use a handwritten signature and return the form to the ERO in-person, via U.S. mail, private delivery, fax, e-mail, or an Internet website.

How far back can I get IRS transcripts?

Tax return and record of account transcripts are only available for the current tax year and three prior tax years when using Get Transcript Online.

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.

What is the purpose of form 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.

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