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🔍 Which states still require a signature form besides the Federal Form 8879 when efiling an Individual Tax Return?
This guide explains how state e-file signature forms work and where to find the list of states that may still require Form 8453.
⚠️ Before You Begin
Before checking state requirements, keep in mind:
- If your state requires an e-file signature form, it will not be Form 8879 (that is a federal form).
- The state form is usually Form XX-8453, where XX is your state’s 2-digit abbreviation.
- Example: CA 8453.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Identify whether your state uses a signature form
Use this when you need to confirm what form applies to your state.
If your state requires an e-file signature form, it will not be a Form 8879, since that is a federal form.
Step 2: Look for your state’s Form XX-8453
Use this when you need to know what the state form is called.
The state form is usually Form XX-8453, where XX is your state 2 digit abbreviation. Example: CA 8453.
Step 3: View the list of states that may still require Form 8453
Use this when you want the exact states that still require the signature form.
Additional information: click or copy and paste the link below into your web browser to see the states that may still require a form 8453.
https://support.cch.com/kb/solution.aspx/sw37113
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