Get Form 8878

Form 8878 is essential for authorizing electronic funds withdrawal for the balance due on Form 7004. This guide provides users with step-by-step instructions on how to complete the form online, ensuring a smooth and efficient filing process.

Follow the steps to complete Form 8878 seamlessly.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your online editor.
2. At the top of the form, enter the name of the taxpayer and their identifying number.
3. In Part I, fill in the amounts required from Form 7004: the tentative total tax due on line 1, total payments and credits on line 2, and the balance due on line 3.
4. In Part II, determine how the authorized person would like to enter their personal identification number (PIN). They can allow the electronic return originator (ERO) to enter it or choose to enter it themselves. Check the appropriate box.
5. If the authorized person allows the ERO to enter the PIN, they must provide the PIN, ensuring it is not all zeros.
6. Next, the authorized person should sign, date, and include their title in Part II.
7. Complete Part III by having the ERO enter their six-digit EFIN followed by their self-selected five-digit PIN.
8. The ERO must then sign and date this section.
9. Once all sections are completed, the authorized person should return the signed Form 8878 to the ERO. They can do this via hand delivery, mail, or fax.
10. Finally, the ERO should retain the completed Form 8878 for their records, ensuring it is not sent to the IRS unless specifically requested. Users can now save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your Form 8878 online today for a seamless filing experience.