What is the form used for? :
- A fiduciary and an ERO use Form 8879-F when the fiduciary wants to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign an estate's or trust'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 1041 return on the desktop and then go to Add Form/Display and type 8879F.
Limits to the form: This form can only be accessed from the desktop software. This form cannot be copied.
Solution Articles:
8879 - E-File Signature Authorization for 1040
8879-C - E-File Signature Authorization for 1120
8879-S - E-File Signature Authorization for 1120S
8879-PE - E-File Signature Authorization for 1065
IRS Publication: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8879-f
