Who needs IRS Form 8879?
Starting from the 2017 taxpayers can e-file their Form IRS 1040 NR U.S. Nonresident alien income tax return. To do it you should use an IRS Form 8879.
What is IRS Form 8879 Used For?
Form 8879 is the declaration document and signature authorization for an e-filed return filed by an electronic return originator (Hereinafter ERO). IRS Form 8879 should be completed when the Practitioner personal identification number (Hereinafter PIN) method is used or when the taxpayer authorizes the ERO to insert or create the taxpayer’s PIN on their e-filed individual income tax return.
Is IRS Form 8879 Accompanied by Other Forms?
The IRS Form 8879 is not accompanied by other forms. It’s a self-contained paper. However you need this form to e-file your IRS Form 1040NR.
What Information should be Provided in IRS Form 8879?
While filling out IRS Form 8879 you should mention the following information:
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Submission identification number
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Taxpeyer’s name
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Social security number
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Spouse’s name
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Spouse’s social security number
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Tax return information
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Taxpayer’s PIN
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Spouse’s PIN
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ERO’s PIN or EFIN
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ERO’s signature
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Date
Where do I Send IRS Form 8879?
This document should not be sent until it’s requested. After filling out this form you should keep it at least 3 years to confirm your e-file Signature. Also every ERO needs in own confirmation document. For this reason IRS Form 8879 is used as well. Whether you are asked to file this document you should keep a copy of it.
