In the realm of nonprofit operations and compliance, the Form 8879-EO, sanctioned by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), emerges as a pivotal tool for exempt organizations. This form serves as an IRS e-file Signature Authorization designated for exempt entities, particularly for the fiscal years beginning in 2010. Predominantly, it allows an officer of the exempt organization to authenticate the electronic submission of its tax return by employing a personal identification number (PIN). Moreover, the form encompasses authorization for direct debit for the payment of federal taxes owed, when applicable, through an electronic funds withdrawal mechanism. This encompasses a variety of return types, including but not limited to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, and Form 1120-POL. Its design, ensuring that officers verify the accuracy of the information submitted to the IRS electronically, highlights the importance of accuracy and integrity in the reporting process. Notably, the form is not directly submitted to the IRS but retained by the Electronic Return Originator (ERO), following stringent guidelines for recordkeeping. Its implementation reflects a broader shift towards modernized and efficient electronic filing processes, intended to streamline administrative tasks for exempt organizations while adhering to compliance mandates.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form 8879 Eo |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | f8879eo eofill medicine form |
Form
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
IRS
for an Exempt Organization
For calendar year 2010, or fiscal year beginning |
, 2010, and ending |
, 20 |
▶Do not send to the IRS. Keep for your records.
▶See instructions on back.
OMB No.
2010
Name of exempt organization
Employer identification number
Name and title of officer
Part I Type of Return and Return Information (Whole Dollars Only)
Check the box for the return for which you are using this Form
1a Form 990 check here ▶
2a Form
3a Form
4a Form
5a Form 8868 check here ▶
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b Total revenue, if any (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) |
1b |
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b Total revenue, if any (Form |
2b |
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b Total tax (Form |
3b |
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b Tax based on investment income (Form |
4b |
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b Balance Due (Form 8868, Part I, line 3c or Part II, line 8c) |
5b |
Part II Declaration and Signature Authorization of Officer
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I am an officer of the above organization and that I have examined a copy of the organization’s 2010 electronic return and accompanying schedules and statements and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete. I further declare that the amount in Part I above is the amount shown on the copy of the organization’s electronic return. I consent to allow my intermediate service provider, transmitter, or electronic return originator (ERO) to send the organization’s return to the IRS and to receive from the IRS (a) an acknowledgement of receipt or reason for rejection of the transmission, (b) the reason for any delay in processing the return or refund, and (c) the date of any refund. If applicable, I authorize the U.S. Treasury and its designated Financial Agent to initiate an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) entry to the financial institution account indicated in the tax preparation software for payment of the organization’s federal taxes owed on this return, and the financial institution to debit the entry to this account. To revoke a payment, I must contact the U.S. Treasury Financial Agent at
Officer’s PIN: check one box only
I authorize |
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to enter my PIN |
as my signature
ERO firm name |
Enter five numbers, but |
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do not enter all zeros |
on the organization’s tax year 2010 electronically filed return. If I have indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies) regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program, I also authorize the aforementioned ERO to enter my PIN on the return’s disclosure consent screen.
As an officer of the organization, I will enter my PIN as my signature on the organization’s tax year 2010 electronically filed return. If I have indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies) regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program, I will enter my PIN on the return’s disclosure consent screen.
Officer’s signature ▶ |
Date ▶ |
Part III Certification and Authentication
ERO’s EFIN/PIN. Enter your
do not enter all zeros
I certify that the above numeric entry is my PIN, which is my signature on the 2010 electronically filed return for the organization indicated above. I confirm that I am submitting this return in accordance with the requirements of Pub. 4163, Modernized
ERO’s signature ▶Date ▶
ERO Must Retain This
Do Not Submit This Form To the IRS Unless Requested To Do So
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see back of form. |
Cat. No. 37189W |
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Purpose of Form
An organization officer and an electronic return originator (ERO) use Form
The ERO must retain Form
ERO Responsibilities
The ERO will:
●Enter the name and employer identification number of the organization at the top of the form;
●Complete Part I by checking the box for the type of return being filed and using the amount, if any, from the organization’s 2010 return;
●Enter on the authorization line in Part II the ERO firm name (not the name of the individual preparing the return) if the ERO is authorized to enter the officer’s PIN;
●Give the officer Form
●Complete Part III by entering the ERO’s EFIN/PIN and include a signature and date.
Form
CAUTION return.
Officer’s Responsibilities
The officer of an organization has the following responsibilities:
●Verify the accuracy of the organization’s prepared return;
●Verify the type of return being filed in Part I;
●Check the appropriate box in Part II to either authorize the ERO to enter the officer’s PIN or to choose to enter it in person;
●Indicate or verify his or her
●Sign and date Form
●Return the completed Form
Important Notes for EROs
●Do not send Form
●Enter the organization officer’s PIN on the input screen only if the organization officer has authorized you to do so.
●Provide the officer with a copy of the signed Form
●Provide the officer with a corrected copy of the Form
●See Pub. 4163, Modernized
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. We ask for the information on this form to carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the United States. You are required to give us the information. We need it to ensure that you are complying with these laws and to allow us to figure and collect the right amount of tax.
You are not required to provide the information requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a form or its instructions must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any Internal Revenue law. The rules governing the confidentiality of the Form 990, Form
The time needed to complete and file this form will vary depending on individual circumstances. The estimated average time is:
Recordkeeping |
3 hr., 49 min. |
Learning about the law |
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or the form |
12 min. |
Preparing the form |
16 min. |
If you have comments concerning the accuracy of these time estimates or suggestions for making this form simpler, we would be happy to hear from you. You can write:
Internal Revenue Service
Tax Products Coordinating Committee
SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20224
Do not send the form to this address. Instead, keep it for your records.