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Filling out Form 8879-PE, the IRS e-file signature authorization for Form 1065, is an essential step for partnerships to authorize their electronic return. This guide will provide you with clear instructions on how to correctly complete this form to meet your partnership's needs.

Follow the steps to fill out Form 8879-PE correctly

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your document editor.
2. At the top of the form, enter the employer identification number and the name of the partnership.
3. In Part I, provide the required return information, ensuring you only use whole dollar amounts. This includes gross receipts, gross profit, ordinary business income or loss, and rental income or loss amounts as indicated on Form 1065.
4. In Part II, the general partner or limited liability company member manager must declare their authority by checking the appropriate box to authorize the ERO to enter their personal identification number (PIN) or to indicate that they will enter it themselves.
5. The general partner or limited liability company member must sign, date, and enter their title in the appropriate fields in Part II.
6. In Part III, the ERO must enter their six-digit EFIN and five-digit self-selected PIN, certify their PIN, and sign and date the form.
7. After reviewing the completed form for accuracy, save your changes. You can then download, print, or share the form as needed.

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