Form 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization, lets a taxpayer authorize an electronic return originator to e-file a return using a PIN.
Form 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization, lets a taxpayer authorize an electronic return originator to e-file a return using a PIN. Tax preparers ask clients to review and sign Form 8879 before they transmit the return.
Open the form in our online PDF editor to type into the fillable fields, check boxes, add today’s date and sign with your mouse, finger or a typed signature. Preview it free with a watermark, then download a clean, print-ready PDF.
Official U.S. government form. Federal government works are in the public domain. Always check the issuing agency for the newest revision before filing. Issued by: Internal Revenue Service.
How to fill it out online
- Click Edit & fill now to open the form in the online editor.
- Click any field and type, or use the Text tool to type anywhere on the page.
- Use the Check mark tool for boxes and the Date tool for dates.
- Sign with the Signature tool (draw, type or upload).
- Click Preview to review the watermarked copy, then Download for the clean PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Do I mail Form 8879 to the IRS?
No. Give it to your tax preparer, who keeps it on file.
Why does my preparer need it?
It authorizes them to enter your PIN and e-file your return.
Can I sign it electronically?
Many preparers accept electronic signatures on Form 8879.
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