Form 8878, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350
Complete Form 8878
- when Form 4868 is filed using the Practitioner PIN method, or
- when the taxpayer authorizes the electronic return originator (ERO) to enter or generate the taxpayer’s personal identification number (PIN) on Form 4868 or Form 2350.
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Other Items You May Find Useful:
Form 8878-A, IRS e-file Electronic Funds Withdrawal Authorization for Form 7004
Publication 1345, Handbook for Authorized IRS e-file Providers of Individual Income Tax Returns
Publication 1346, Electronic Return File Specifications for Individual Income Tax Returns
Form 2350, Application for Extension of Time To File U.S. Income Tax Return
Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns
Formulario 8878(SP), Autorización de Firma para Presentar la Declaración por medio del IRS e-file para el Formulario 4868(SP) o el Formulario 2350(SP)
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