Form 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization Instructions
This form contains 20 fields organized into 6 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Authorization | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_1[0]_2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the taxpayer is authorizing the electronic filing of their individual income tax return.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].SpousesPIN_ReadOrder[0].c1_2[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the spouse is authorizing the electronic filing of their individual income tax return.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].c1_2[0]_2 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the taxpayer is authorizing the electronic filing of their individual income tax return.
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| ERO Information | ||
| ERO firm name | Text |
Enter the name of the Electronic Return Originator (ERO) firm that is handling your tax return.
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| ERO firm name | Text |
Enter the name of the Electronic Return Originator (ERO) firm responsible for filing the tax return.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].EROPin[0].f1_16[0 | Text |
Enter the 11-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) assigned to the Electronic Return Originator (ERO) for certification purposes.
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| Personal Information | ||
| Social | Text |
Enter your social security number. This is a unique identifier issued by the Social Security Administration.
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| Social security number | Text |
Enter your social security number. This is a unique identifier issued by the Social Security Administration.
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| Spouse's name | Text |
Enter the full name of your spouse as it appears on their social security card.
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| Spouse's social security number | Text |
Enter the social security number of your spouse. This is a unique identifier issued by the Social Security Administration.
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| PIN Authorization | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].PIN[0].f1_15[0 | Text |
Enter the 5-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) chosen by the taxpayer for electronic signature authorization.
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| Signature Authorization | ||
| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].TaxpayersPIN_ReadOrder[0].c1_1[0]_1 | CheckBox |
Check this box if the taxpayer's PIN is being used for electronic signature authorization.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].Pin[0].f1_13[0 | Text |
Enter the PIN (Personal Identification Number) for electronic signature authorization.
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| Tax Return Information | ||
| Submission Identification Number (SID) | Text |
Enter the Submission Identification Number (SID) provided by the IRS for tracking the electronic submission of your tax return.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].PARTI[0].f1_06[0 | Text |
Enter the appropriate value for this field as specified in the form instructions.
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| Note: Form 1040-SS filers use line 4 only. Leave lines 1, 2, 3, and 5 blank. 1 Adjusted gross income 1 | Text |
Enter your adjusted gross income as reported on your tax return. Form 1040-SS filers should use line 4 only and leave lines 1, 2, 3, and 5 blank.
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| topmostSubform[0].Page1[0].f1_08[0 | Text |
Enter the appropriate value for this field as specified in the form instructions.
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| 3 Federal income tax withheld from Form(s) W-2 and Form(s) 1099 3 | Text |
Enter the total federal income tax withheld from your Form(s) W-2 and Form(s) 1099.
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| 4 | Text |
Enter the appropriate value for this field as specified in the form instructions.
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| 5 | Text |
Enter the appropriate value for this field as specified in the form instructions.
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