Arizona Form AZ-8879 is the official E-File Signature Authorization issued by the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR). It applies to individual income tax returns filed electronically for the 2015 tax year and subsequent years. The form exists to create a legally binding record of the taxpayer's authorization, replacing a handwritten signature on paper returns.
The document captures several key categories of information. Taxpayer identification fields include the filer's name, address, and Social Security Number. Tax return fields record the Arizona Adjusted Gross Income, total tax withheld, and the balance of tax due or the refund amount. Financial institution fields collect routing numbers and account details when the taxpayer chooses direct deposit for a refund or electronic funds withdrawal for a balance due. Both resident and non-resident individual filers who submit electronically must complete this form before the ERO can transmit the return.
By signing AZ-8879, the taxpayer declares under penalty of perjury that all information on the return is true, accurate, and complete. The ERO is then authorized to use the taxpayer's electronic signature as a binding endorsement on both the federal and Arizona state income tax returns. The ERO must retain the signed form for three years and present it to ADOR upon request. The form is never mailed directly to the department.
Who needs to complete Form AZ-8879?
Any Arizona resident or non-resident individual who files their Arizona income tax return electronically through an ERO must complete this form. It is required each year you file electronically, as it authorizes a new return for that tax period.
Can I sign Form AZ-8879 electronically?
Yes. Arizona allows taxpayers to use an electronic signature on Form AZ-8879 when the ERO offers a signature pad or remote signing solution. The method must comply with ADOR requirements for electronic signatures.
What happens if I owe taxes?
If you have a balance due, AZ-8879 allows you to authorize an electronic funds withdrawal from your bank account. You provide the account and routing numbers on the form, and the ERO initiates the debit on or before the tax deadline.
Is AZ-8879 the same as the federal IRS Form 8879?
No. The IRS Form 8879 authorizes the federal return only. Arizona Form AZ-8879 authorizes the Arizona state individual income tax return. If you file both returns electronically through an ERO, you may need to sign both forms. Other states have similar forms, such as the California Form 8879 and the Virginia Form 8879.
Where can I find the current Arizona tax return form?
The corresponding individual income tax return is the Arizona Tax Return. You can access and complete it directly through FormsPal's PDF tool.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Az 8879 Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | az8879 form, arizona e file authorization form, az 8879 form 2020, arizona 8879 get |