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  1. English. Español. 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. The taxpayer authorizes the ERO to enter or generate the taxpayer’s personal identification number (PIN) on his or her e-filed ...

  2. Mar 27, 2024 · When you hire a tax professional to do your taxes, and they finish up your return, this form allows them to send it off to the IRS on your behalf. Form 8879 tells your tax professional—known as an ERO, or Electronic Return Originator—to use a PIN to sign off on your e-filed return. But before they hit that ‘send’ button, the IRS needs ...

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  4. Jan 1, 2018 · Problem No. 2: Failure to obtain signed Form 8879 before submitting the return. The practitioner does not have authorization to electronically submit the return until a signed Form 8879 is received. The taxpayer's signature should be dated on or before the date the ERO submits the return. The IRS requires the ERO to transmit the return for e ...

  5. As soon as Form 8879 is signed, the ERO has all information for origination. The IRS requires Form 8879 to be signed within 3 calendar days of the return being transmitted to the IRS. The IRS doesn't allow EROs to stockpile returns. According to IRS publications 1345 and 4163, EROs need to ensure that there's no stockpiling at their offices.