Form 8379 Rev November 2016 Internal Revenue Service
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What Form 8379 does
Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, is an Internal Revenue Service form used when one spouse seeks allocation of a joint federal tax refund that may otherwise be applied to the other spouse’s qualifying debt. The form identifies both spouses, reports income and deductions, and allocates items between them so the IRS can evaluate the requested relief. The November 2016 revision must be completed according to its instructions. signNow can prepare the PDF, route signatures, and preserve evidence, but IRS filing requirements remain controlling.
How to complete Form 8379 online
Prepare Form 8379 in signNow by checking the revision, confirming allocation information, assigning signatures, and preserving the completed record.
Upload form:
Upload the November 2016 Form 8379 PDF. Check fields:
Review detected fields against IRS instructions. Assign roles:
Assign spouse and preparer signature fields. Send securely:
Send the completed document for signing. Archive records:
Store the signed PDF and audit trail.
Recommended Form 8379 workflow setup
Configure Form 8379 workflows around signer identity, IRS recordkeeping, secure transmission, and controlled access to taxpayer information.
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Authentication method | Email verification with SMS OTP |
| Signature type | Electronic signature with intent evidence |
| Audit trail | Export audit trail with completed PDF |
| Document retention | Three years from filing (IRC §6501(a)) |
| Encryption | TLS 1.2 or 1.3 and AES-256 |
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What the Form 8379 audit trail records
The signNow audit trail documents how each Form 8379 signature occurred, helping connect the final PDF with signer identity, timing, and document history.
Authenticate signer:
Capture timestamps:
Hash document:
Seal record:
Review history:
Export evidence:
Security and data protection for Form 8379
Transmission encryption:
Stored data:
Security reporting:
Information security:
Protected information:
Electronic signatures:
Platform requirements for Form 8379
Form 8379 can be prepared in signNow through Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on Windows and macOS. signNow mobile apps are available for iOS and Android, while TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3 protects data in transit.
Desktop browsers Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on Windows or macOS. Mobile apps signNow mobile apps support iOS and Android devices. Secure connection TLS 1.2 or 1.3 protects data in transit.
Tax practices should manage access through approved Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android devices. Enterprise deployments may configure API access and SSO provisioning; certificate or long-term-validation requirements should be assessed separately when a workflow requires a cryptographic PDF signature.
Form 8379 processing workflow
Use this sequence to prepare, circulate, complete, and retain Form 8379 without confusing signature collection with IRS filing or submission.
Prepare the document
Deliver to signers
Complete signer review
Complete and archive
Form 8379 record retention periods
Retain Form 8379 and its supporting evidence according to the applicable federal rule, tax circumstances, and any stricter organizational policy.
Three years from filing
Six years for understatement
Indefinite fraud records
Six years for HIPAA
Applicable IRS retention
Best practices for Form 8379
Accurate field review, controlled access, complete audit evidence, and adherence to IRS instructions reduce avoidable errors when preparing Form 8379.
Verify every Form 8379 field before sending
Restrict access to taxpayer information
Preserve the signed record and audit trail
Confirm IRS submission instructions separately
Form 8379 troubleshooting questions
Use these answers to resolve preparation, signature, plan, and IRS-submission questions before completing Form 8379.
For Form 8379, signNow can collect signatures, retain the completed PDF, and provide an audit trail. IRS filing instructions still control where and how the signed form must be submitted; signNow does not replace IRS submission procedures.
Business includes templates, audit trails, and mobile apps at $8 per user monthly when billed annually. For Form 8379, use a template containing the correct November 2016 revision and verify every allocation field before sending.
Business Premium adds bulk send at $15 per user monthly billed annually. Bulk sending is useful only when separate Form 8379 documents require the same structure; review each spouse’s allocation data individually before dispatch.
signNow is ESIGN- and UETA-compliant, but electronic-signature legality does not determine IRS acceptance by itself. Confirm the IRS instructions for Form 8379 and preserve the completed record and audit trail.
Use signNow’s mobile apps to complete and sign the prepared Form 8379 on a supported device. Check that the PDF remains legible, all required fields are completed, and the final copy is stored.
Business plans include 100 signature invites per user per year, with overage fees. If a tax practice processes more Form 8379 requests, compare Business Premium, Enterprise, or Site License pricing before scaling.
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