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Submitting/retaining Forms 8879 and 8878
🔍 Submitting/retaining Forms 8879 and 8878
What this guide covers
⚠️ Before You Begin
You will need the IRS instructions for Form 8879 (and related guidance) when deciding how long to retain these forms.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Follow the Form 8879 retention requirements
Use this when you need to confirm how long to keep signed e-file authorizations.
According to the IRS instructions for Form 8879:
Form 8879 - Retention Requirements
IRS e-file processing sites have received Forms 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization, submitted in error. Form 8879 instructions and Publication 1345 require Electronic Return Originators to retain the completed Form 8879 for 3 years from the return due date, or IRS received date, whichever is later.
The retention requirements above also apply to Form 8878, IRS e-file Signature Authorization - Application for Extension of Time to File.
❌ Common Errors
Make sure you retain the completed form for the required 3-year period based on the return due date or IRS received date (whichever is later).
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