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What is Form 8879-EO

The IRS Form 8879-EO Signature Authorization is a tax form used by exempt organizations to authorize the electronic filing of Form 990 tax returns.

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Form 8879-EO is needed by:
  • Nonprofit organizations seeking electronic filing authorization
  • Tax officers responsible for filing tax returns for exempt organizations
  • Organizations filing Form 990 due to tax-exempt status
  • Authorized officers within exempt organizations
  • Accountants or tax preparers working with nonprofits

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IRS Form 8879-EO is specifically designed for exempt organizations, such as nonprofits, that need to authorize electronic filing of their Form 990 tax returns.
Form 8879-EO should be filed alongside your Form 990 by the applicable tax deadline for your organization, typically 15th day of the 5th month after the close of the fiscal year.
After completing IRS Form 8879-EO, it should be submitted electronically through the IRS e-file system as part of your Form 990 submission process.
Generally, when submitting IRS Form 8879-EO, you will only need this authorization form itself alongside your Form 990, without any additional documents.
Common mistakes include failing to include the authorized officer's signature, incorrect EIN or organization name, and not reviewing the entries before submission.
Processing times for Form 8879-EO vary, but once submitted electronically with Form 990, organizations should expect typical IRS processing durations.
No, IRS Form 8879-EO does not require notarization; it only requires the signature and PIN of an authorized officer of the organization.

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