A corporate officer and an electronic return originator (ERO) use this form when the corporate officer 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. Current Revision Form 8879-CPDF Recent Developments Form 8879-C, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1120, is now historical -- 05 -MAY-2022 IRS approves temporary use of e-signatures for certain forms -- 28-AUG-2020 Other Items You May Find Useful All Form 8879-C Revisions Internal Revenue Bulletin 1997-13PDF Publication 3112, IRS e-file Application and ParticipationPDF Publication 4163, Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers for Business ReturnsPDF Other Current Products