Form 8453 Generator by Jotform
E-filed your tax return but still need to mail in a supporting document? Use Jotform's free Form 8453 generator to fill out the transmittal online and download a completed PDF you can print and mail.
Your return details stay safe
Form 8453 includes your name, SSN, and address. Jotform protects your entries with 256-bit SSL encryption and GDPR and CCPA friendly features, and you can turn on encrypted forms if you want added security.
Fill it out on any device
Form 8453 is quick to complete on a computer, tablet, or phone. You can fill it out as soon as your e-filed return is accepted, from wherever you are.
Check the right boxes, get a PDF
Jotform lists every attachment option in plain fields, so you can mark the documents you're sending. Then download your completed Form 8453 as a PDF to print and mail.
Matches the IRS version exactly
Your answers are placed into the original Form 8453 layout, so the PDF you print looks like the IRS form and is easy for the IRS to match with your e-filed return.
FAQ
What is Form 8453?
Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS e-file Return, is a cover sheet for paper documents that have to be mailed separately after you e-file your individual tax return. It tells the IRS which return the documents belong to and what's enclosed.
Which documents are sent with Form 8453?
The form has checkboxes for the documents it covers. Examples include Form 1098-C for donated vehicles, Form 2848 power of attorney in certain cases, Form 3115, Form 8283 with a required appraisal or statement, Form 8332 or the pages of a divorce decree, and Form 8949 statements if you choose not to report the transactions electronically. The form itself lists the full set.
When do I mail Form 8453?
The IRS asks you to mail Form 8453 and the attached documents within 3 business days after your e-filed return is accepted. Use the mailing address in the Form 8453 instructions. Don't include a payment or a paper copy of your e-filed return.
How do I fill out Form 8453?
Enter your name, and your spouse's name if filing jointly, along with your Social Security numbers and home address, exactly as they appear on your e-filed return. Then check the box next to each document you're mailing.
Attach those documents behind Form 8453 and mail everything together to the address shown in the instructions.
Is Form 8453 the same as Form 8879?
No. Form 8879 is the e-file signature authorization you give a tax preparer, and you generally keep it rather than mailing it. Form 8453 is only for mailing the specific paper attachments that can't be sent electronically with your return.
Does Jotform e-file my return?
No. Jotform helps you fill out Form 8453 online and download the PDF for free. Your return is e-filed through your tax software or preparer, and you mail Form 8453 with its attachments yourself.
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