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IRS Form 8879-S
for the current year.
IRS Form 8879-S IRS E-File Signature Authorization for Form 1120s
What Is IRS Form 8879-S?
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury on January 1, 2017. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the IRS.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 8879-S?
A: IRS Form 8879-S is the IRS E-File Signature Authorization for Form 1120S.
Q: Why is IRS Form 8879-S used?
A: IRS Form 8879-S is used to authorize electronic filing of Form 1120S, which is the U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation.
Q: Who needs to file IRS Form 8879-S?
A: The authorized officer of an S Corporation needs to file IRS Form 8879-S to authorize electronic filing of Form 1120S.
Q: What information is required on IRS Form 8879-S?
A: IRS Form 8879-S requires the name, title, and identification number of the authorized officer, as well as the name and Employer Identification Number (EIN) of the S Corporation.
Form Details:
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