IRS e-file Signature Authorization - Form 8879

Sep 17, 2026

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IRS e-file Signature Authorization (Form 8879) provides a taxpayer declaration and signature authorization for an electronic individual income tax return filed through an electronic return originator (ERO). It identifies the submission and tax return details, records taxpayer and spouse PINs used as signatures under the Practitioner PIN method, and includes acknowledgements covering transmission receipt, refund timing, and direct-debit ACH authorization when applicable. The ERO must obtain and retain the completed form and follows IRS guidance for current requirements.

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Part I

Tax Return Information - Tax Year Ending December 31

Taxpayer Declaration and Signature Authorization (Part II)

Consent to ERO and IRS transmission acknowledgements

PIN as signature and taxpayer/spouse options

Practitioner PIN Method Only (Part III)

ERO certification and authentication

General Instructions

Purpose of Form 8879

When and How To Complete

| 8879
Fom | IRS e-file Signature Authorization | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | (Rev.January 2021) | | OMB No.1545-0074 | | Department of the Treasury
Intemal Revenue Service | ▶ERO must obtain and retain completed Form 8879.
▶Go to www.irs.gov/Form8879 for the latest information. | | Submission Identification Number(SID) | Taxpayer's name | Social security number | | --- | --- | | | | | Spouse's name | Spouse's socia security number | | | | Tax Return Information -Tax Year Ending December 31, (Enter year you are authorizing.) # PartI Enter whole dollars only on lines 1 through 5. Note:Form 1040-SS filers use line 4 only.Leave lines 1,2,3,and 5 blank. | 1 Adjusted gross income.....
2 Total tax .........
3 Federal income tax withheld from Form(s)W-2 and Form(s)1099
4 Amount you want refunded to you
5 Amount you owe . | 1 | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | 4 | | | | 5 | | # Taxpayer Declaration and Signature Authorization( Part II sure you get and keep a copy of your return) Under penalties of perjury,I declare that I have examined a copy of the income tax return (original or amended)I am now authorizig,and to the best ofmy knowledge and belief,it is true,correct,and complete.I further declare that the amounts in Part I above are the amounts from the income taxreturn (original or amended)I am now authorizing.I consent toallow my intermediate service provider,transmitter,or electronic return originator (ERO)to send my return to the IRS and to receive from the IRS(a)an acknowledgement of receipt or reason for rejection of the transmission,(b)the reasonfor any delay in processing the return or refund,and (c)the date of any refund.If applicable,I authorize the U.S.Treasury and its designated FinancialAgent to initiate an ACH electronic funds withdrawal(direct debit)entry to the financial institution account indicated in the tax preparation software forpayment of my federal taxes owed on this return and/or a payment of estimated tax,and the financial institution to debit the entry to this account.Thisauthorization is to remain in full force and effect until I notify the U.S.Treasury Financial Agent to terminate the authorization.To revoke (cancel)apayment,I must contact the U.S.Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888-353-4537.Payment cancellation requests must be received no late than 2business days prior to the payment (settlement)date.I also authorize the financial institutions involved in the processing of the electronic payment oftaxes to receive confidential information necessary to answer inquiries and resolve issues related to the paymen.I further acknowledge that thepersonal identification number(PIN)below is my signature for the income tax return (original or amended)I am now authorizing and,if applicable,myElectronic Funds Withdrawal Consent. Taxpayer's PIN:check one box only to enter or generate my PINERO firm namesignature on the income tax return (original or amended)I am now authorizing. don't enter all zeros I will enter my PIN as my signature on the income tax return(original or amended)I am now authorizing.Check this box onlyif you are entering your own PIN and your return is filed using the Practitioner PIN method.The ERO must complete PartⅢllbelow. Your signature▶ Spouse's PIN:check one box only to enter or generate my PIN as my ERO firm name Enter five digits,butdon't enter all zeros signature on the income tax return (original or amended)I am now authorizing. I will enter my PIN as my signature on the income tax return (original or amended)I am now authorizing.Check this box onlyif you are entering your own PIN and your return is filed using the Practitioner PIN method.The ERO must complete PartⅢbelow. Spouse's signature▶ Practitioner PIN Method Returns Only—continue below

FAQs

What is Form 8879 used for in IRS e-file?

Form 8879 is the declaration and signature authorization for an e-filed individual income tax return filed by an electronic return originator (ERO). It is completed when the Practitioner PIN method is used or when the taxpayer authorizes the ERO to enter or generate the taxpayer’s PIN.

When should the taxpayer complete Form 8879?

Form 8879 is completed as part of the e-file process described in the instructions, including the timing and method for signing via the Practitioner PIN approach or authorizing the ERO to enter/generate the PIN.

Does the taxpayer need to submit Form 8879 to the IRS?

No. The instructions state the ERO must retain Form 8879 and it should not be submitted to the IRS unless specifically requested.

Sep 17, 2026

Uploaded by Quinn