Form 8879 Generator by Jotform
Working with a tax preparer who e-files your return? Fill out Form 8879 online for free with Jotform, authorize your preparer to enter your PIN, and download a completed PDF that matches the IRS original.
Your authorization stays secure
Form 8879 includes your Social Security number, your return totals, and PIN details. Jotform protects that information with 256-bit SSL encryption and GDPR and CCPA friendly features, and you can add encrypted forms for even more privacy.
Review and complete it on any device
Fill out Form 8879 on a computer, tablet, or phone, whichever you have nearby. There's no need to stop by your preparer's office just to fill in a few lines.
Quick to fill out, easy to download
Form 8879 is short, and Jotform keeps it that way. Enter your return figures and PIN choices, then download the completed form as a PDF for your records or your preparer's files.
Uses the official IRS layout
Jotform places your answers into the original IRS Form 8879 layout, so the PDF you download looks exactly like the form your preparer keeps on file.
FAQ
What is Form 8879?
Form 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization, lets you authorize an electronic return originator (ERO), usually your tax preparer, to enter or generate your PIN when e-filing your individual income tax return. That PIN serves as your signature on the electronic return.
Do I send Form 8879 to the IRS?
No. You give the signed Form 8879 to your ERO, and the ERO keeps it on file, generally for three years. The IRS only asks to see it if it has questions about the return.
When should I sign Form 8879?
Sign it after you've reviewed your completed return and before your ERO transmits it. The amounts in Part I should match your return, so check them carefully before you sign.
Can I sign Form 8879 electronically?
The IRS accepts electronic signatures on Form 8879 as long as the ERO follows its identity verification requirements. Ask your preparer which signature methods they accept before you send the form back.
How do I fill out Form 8879?
At the top, enter your name and Social Security number, plus your spouse's if you're filing jointly. In Part I, fill in the key amounts from your return, such as adjusted gross income, total tax, federal income tax withheld, and your refund or the amount you owe.
In Part II, choose whether your ERO enters or generates your PIN or you enter it yourself, then sign and date the form. Part III is completed by the ERO with their EFIN and PIN.
Is Jotform's Form 8879 generator free?
Yes, you can fill out Form 8879 and download the PDF for free. Jotform doesn't transmit your return or this form to the IRS. Your preparer handles the e-filing.
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