IRS Form 8879-F - Declaration and Signature Authorization of Fiduciary (Form 1041 e-file, 2019)

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IRS Form 8879-F is used for 2019 electronic filing of an estate or trust income tax return on Form 1041. A fiduciary declares under penalties of perjury that the electronic return is true, correct, and complete, and consents to transmit acknowledgment, processing delay reasons, and refund dates. The form also authorizes electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) and specifies how to revoke payment. It includes PIN-based signature authentication and instructions for both ERO and fiduciary responsibilities.

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Part I

Tax Return Information (Whole Dollars Only)

Part II

Declaration and Signature Authorization of Fiduciary

Future Developments

Purpose of Form

ERO Responsibilities

Fiduciary Responsibilities

| Fom 8879-F
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service | IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1041
For calendar year 2019,or fiscal year beginning_------------__,2019,ending__------------__,2__-----
▶Don't send to the IRS.Keep for your records.
▶Go to www.irs.gov/Form8879F for the latest information. | | OMB No.1545-0967 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | 2019 | | Name of estate or trust | | Employer identification number | | Name and title of fiduciary # PartI Tax Return Information (Whole Dollars Only) | 1 Total income (Form 1041,line 9)...........
2 Income distribution deduction (Form 1041,line 18).....
3 Taxable income(Form 1041,line 23)........
4 Total tax(Form 1041,line 24).............
5 Tax due or overpayment(Form 1041,line 28 or 29)... . | 1 | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | 4 | | | | 5 | | # Part II Declaration and Signature Authorization of Fiduciary (Be sure to get a copy of the estate's or trust's return) Under penalties of perjury,I declare that I am a fiduciary of the above estate or trust and that I have examined a copy of the estate's or trust's2019 electronic ncome tax return and accompanying schedules and statements,and to the best of my knowledge and belief,it is true,correct,and complete.I further declare that the amounts in Part I above are the amounts shown on the copy of the estate's or trust'selectronic income tax retum.I consent to allow my electronic return originator (ERO),transmitter,or intermediate service provider to send theestate's or trust's retum to the IRS and to receive from the IRS (a)an acknowledgment of receipt or reason for rejection of the transmission,(b)the reason for any delay in processing the return or refund,and (c)the date of any refund.If applicable,I authorize the U.S.Treasury andits designated Financial Agent to initiate an electronic funds withdrawal(direct debit)entry to the financial institution account indicated in thetax preparation software for payment of the estate's or trust's federal taxes owed on this return,and the financial institution to debit the entryto this account.To revoke a payment,I must contact the U.S.Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888-353-4537 no later than 2 business days priorto the payment (settlement)date.I also authorize the financial institutions involved in the processing of the electronic payment of taxes toreceive confidential information necessary to answer inquiries and resolve issues related to the payment.I have selected a personalidentification number(PIN)as my signature for the estate's or trust's electronic income tax return and,if applicable,the estate's or trust'sconsent to electronic funds withdrawal. Fiduciary's PIN:check one box only □ lauthorize to enter my PINas my signatureERO firm nameDon't enter all zeroson the estate's or trust's 2019 electronically filed income tax return. As a fiduciary or officer representing the fiduciary of the estate or trust,I will enter my PIN as my signature on theestate's or trust's 2019 electronically filed income tax return. Signature of fiduciary or officer representing the fiduciary▶ Certification and Authentication ERO's EFIN/PIN.Enter your six-digit EFIN followed by your five-digit self-selected PIN. Don't enter all zeros I certify that the above numeric entry is my PIN,which is my signature on the 2019 electronically filed income tax return for the estateor trust indicated above.I confirm that I am submitting this return in accordance with the requirements of Pub.3112,IRS e-fileApplication and Participation;and Pub.4164,Modernized e-file (MeF)Guide for Software Developers and Transmitters,ProcessingYear 2020. ERO's signature▶ ERO Must Retain This Form-See InstructionsDon't Submit This Form to the IRS Unless Requ

FAQs

When is IRS Form 8879-F required for e-filing an estate or trust return?

A fiduciary and an ERO use Form 8879-F when the fiduciary wants to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign the estate's or trust's electronic Form 1041 return and, if applicable, consent to electronic funds withdrawal.

What does the fiduciary declare and consent to in Part II?

The fiduciary declares the electronic return copy and accompanying schedules are true, correct, and complete. The fiduciary also consents to the electronic return originator (ERO), transmitter, or intermediate service provider to send the return to the IRS and to receive acknowledgment, rejection/delay reasons, and refund dates.

How can electronic funds withdrawal payment be revoked?

To revoke a payment, the fiduciary must contact the U.S. Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888-353-4537 no later than 2 business days before the payment (settlement) date.

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