What is the form used for? :
- A corporate officer and an electronic return originator (ERO) use Form 8879-S when the corporate officer wants to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign an S 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 an 1120 S return on the desktop and then go to Add Form/Display and type 8879S. This form was later replaced by form 8879-CORP.
Limits to the form: This form can only be accessed from the desktop software. This form cannot be copied.
IRS Publication: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8879-s
Solution Articles:
8879-F - E-File Signature Authorization for 1041
8879-C - E-File Signature Authorization for 1120
8879-PE - E-File Signature Authorization for 1065
8879-EO - E-File Signature Authorization for 990 or 1120-POL
8879 - E-File Signature Authorization for 1040
