8879 Form (2015) (2)
Get started with a 8879 Form 2015, complete it in a few clicks, and submit it securely.
What 8879 Form (2015) (2) does
8879 Form (2015) (2) is an IRS e-file signature authorization used when a taxpayer approves electronic filing through an authorized preparer. The preparer completes the return-related information, presents the authorization to the taxpayer, and obtains the required signature before filing. With signNow, the preparer uploads the form, reviews detected fillable fields, assigns the taxpayer’s signature field, and sends it for signing. The completed PDF and audit trail can then be retained with the return records. IRS instructions and the applicable filing process control the form’s required information and timing.
Business types using 8879 authorization
The form serves tax professionals and taxpayers who need documented authorization before an electronic federal return is filed.
Solo tax practitioners can send each client’s completed 8879 authorization separately, collect the taxpayer’s signature, and retain the signed record with the related return file. Regional accounting firms can standardize 8879 routing across preparers, using shared templates and audit trails to show which taxpayer authorized each electronic filing. Enterprise tax departments can connect recurring authorization workflows with controlled access, delegated sending, and centralized records for high-volume filing operations.
These tasks are executed by both individual contributors and centralized administrators depending on organizational policy and required controls.
How to complete 8879 Form (2015) (2)
Use this sequence to prepare the IRS e-file authorization, collect the required signature, and keep evidence of the completed signing event.
Upload form:
Upload the 8879 Form (2015) (2) PDF to signNow. Check fields:
Review detected fields and add missing taxpayer or preparer information. Assign signer:
Assign the taxpayer signature and required authorization fields. Send document:
Send the form for secure electronic signing. Store records:
Download the completed form and preserve its audit trail.
How the 8879 audit trail records events
A signNow audit trail preserves technical evidence around the 8879 Form (2015) (2), from signer authentication through exportable completion records.
Authenticate signer:
Capture timestamp:
Hash document:
Seal record:
Log activity:
Export evidence:
Features that support 8879 workflows
signNow organizes the preparation, signature, evidence, and storage steps around the specific IRS e-file authorization document.
Field detection
Upload the existing 8879 PDF and review detected fields before sending, reducing manual field placement for repeated taxpayer authorization workflows.
Signer assignment
Assign the taxpayer’s signature field directly on the authorization, keeping responsibility for approval separate from the preparer’s preparation work.
Electronic delivery
Send the authorization electronically instead of coordinating paper exchanges, while preserving the document associated with the filing workflow.
Audit trail
Capture timestamps, signer actions, and document history in an audit trail that supports later review of the authorization event.
Reusable template
Use templates for recurring 8879 preparation steps while updating taxpayer-specific information before each send.
Mobile access
Access the workflow through signNow mobile apps when preparers and taxpayers need to review or sign away from a desk.
Best ROI. Our customers achieve an average 7x ROI within the first six months.
Scales with your use cases. From SMBs to mid-market, airSlate SignNow delivers results for businesses of all sizes.
Intuitive UI and API. Sign and send documents from your apps in minutes.
Ways to send and sign 8879
- Use the web app when a tax preparer uploads the 8879 PDF, checks fields, assigns the taxpayer, and manages the completed authorization from a desktop workflow.
- Use the mobile app when a taxpayer needs to review and sign the prepared 8879 authorization from an iOS or Android device without returning paper.
- Use kiosk mode for supervised, in-office signing when the practice controls the signing device and wants the taxpayer to complete the authorization onsite.
- Use a shareable signing link when the preparer needs to distribute the specific 8879 authorization through an established client communication process.
Recommended 8879 workflow setup
Configure the authorization workflow so taxpayer identity, signing intent, document history, and tax-file storage remain connected.
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Authentication method | Email link with SMS OTP |
| Signature type | Electronic signature with intent |
| Audit trail | Capture and export completion history |
| Document retention | Retain with tax-file records |
| Encryption | TLS 1.2/1.3 and AES-256 |
Find and fill out the correct 8879 2015 form
airSlate SignNow helps you fill in and sign documents in minutes, error-free. Choose the correct version of the editable PDF form from the list and get started filling it out.
| Versions | Form popularity | Fillable & printable |
|---|---|---|
| PA PA-8879 2022 | 4.8 Satisfied (1142 Votes) | |
| PA PA-8879 2021 | 4.6 Satisfied (83 Votes) | |
| PA PA-8879 2020 | 4.8 Satisfied (2898 Votes) | |
| PA PA-8879 2018 | 4.8 Satisfied (2105 Votes) | |
| PA PA-8879 2017 | 4.7 Satisfied (441 Votes) | |
| PA PA-8879 2015 | 4.7 Satisfied (503 Votes) |
Security controls for 8879 records
Data at rest:
Data in transit:
Security certification:
Information security:
U.S. eSignatures:
Healthcare safeguards:
Challenges when preparing 8879 authorization
The taxpayer’s name, identifying details, and return information must match the associated electronic filing before authorization is collected. A preparer may send the 8879 authorization before all required fields are completed, creating an incomplete signing package. Email-only delivery can leave the preparer without stronger identity evidence when the workflow requires additional signer authentication. Storing the signed form without its audit trail weakens the record available to explain when and how authorization occurred.
Risks of incomplete 8879 authorization
Wrong taxpayer
Unsigned form
Incomplete record
No consent
Best practices for 8879 records
Accurate field review, controlled signing, and complete record preservation help connect each authorization to the correct electronic filing.
Verify return details before sending
Keep the audit trail with the PDF
Limit access to taxpayer records
Review the current IRS instructions
8879 Form (2015) (2) troubleshooting
These answers address field assignment, signer evidence, plan capabilities, electronic-signature rules, and record handling for this IRS authorization workflow.
Upload the source PDF again and inspect the detected fields before sending. If a field is missing or incorrectly placed, add or move it manually in the signNow editor. Confirm that the taxpayer, rather than the preparer, receives the required signature assignment.
The Business plan includes legally binding eSignatures, templates, audit trails, and mobile apps. Business Premium adds bulk send and quick invite links. Select the plan based on authorization volume and workflow requirements rather than assuming every tier has identical tools.
signNow states that its eSignatures comply with ESIGN and UETA. For an 8879 workflow, legal validity still depends on intent, consent, signer attribution, and retaining a reproducible record. Follow the IRS instructions and any applicable tax-practice record policies separately.
Use the signNow audit trail to review signer identity evidence, timestamps, actions, and document history. Export the audit trail with the completed authorization when your office stores tax records outside the active signNow workspace.
A signNow template can standardize recurring field placement and routing, but taxpayer-specific information must be reviewed before each send. Do not reuse a completed 8879 authorization for a different return or taxpayer.
Consumer-facing electronic records may require an ESIGN disclosure explaining paper access and withdrawal procedures under 15 U.S.C. §7001(c). Determine whether that requirement applies to your workflow, then configure the signing process accordingly before requesting authorization.
Key performance indicators that demonstrate SignNow's proven track record.
BE READY TO GET MORE
Get this form now!
If you believe that this page should be taken down, please follow our DMCA take-down process.