2015 8879 form-2025

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Form 8879 is the IRS e-file Signature Authorization for the tax year ending December 31, 2015. It serves as a declaration and signature authorization for taxpayers who file their income tax returns electronically through an Electronic Return Originator (ERO). The form must be completed to authorize the ERO to enter or generate the taxpayer's personal identification number (PIN) and should not be sent to the IRS but retained by the ERO. It outlines responsibilities for both taxpayers and EROs regarding the completion and retention of the form.

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Begin by entering the taxpayer’s name and social security number at the top of the form. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for identification.
In Part I, fill out the tax return information using amounts from your 2015 tax return. This includes adjusted gross income, total tax, federal income tax withheld, refund amount, and any amount owed.
Proceed to Part II where you will declare and authorize your eSignature. Choose whether to authorize your ERO to enter or generate your PIN or if you will enter it yourself.
Sign and date the form. Remember that a handwritten signature is required unless electronic signatures are supported.
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2021	4.8 Satisfied (121 Votes)
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2017	4.3 Satisfied (257 Votes)
2016	4.4 Satisfied (614 Votes)
2015	4.3 Satisfied (170 Votes)
2014	4.2 Satisfied (61 Votes)
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2012	4 Satisfied (52 Votes)
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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.

Whats the difference between a 1040 and 8879?

Form 8879 is used for Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return; Form 8879-PE, IRS efile Signature Authorization for Form 1065; Form 8879-C, IRS efile Signature Authorization for Form 1120;and Form 8879-S, IRS efile Signature Authorization for Form 1120S.

What is the 8879 tax form 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.

Can I use form 8879 as proof of income?

California e-file Signature Authorization for Fiduciaries 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 to access old tax return forms?

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, Request for Copy of Tax Return, to the IRS address listed on the form.