What is the form used for? :
- A corporate officer and an electronic return originator (ERO) use this form when the corporate office wants to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign a corporation's electronic income tax return and, if applicable, consent to electronic funds withdrawal.
Is the form Supported in our program? Yes
How to access the form: To access the form, you will need to open a Corp return on the desktop and then go to Add Form/ Display and type 8879C. This form was replaced after 2020 by the form 8879-CORP.
Limits to the form: This form can only be accessed from the desktop software. This form cannot be copied.
Solution Articles:
8879-S - E-File Signature Authorization for 1120S
8879-F - E-File Signature Authorization for 1041
8879-PE - E-File Signature Authorization for 1065
IRS Publication: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8879-c
