Electronic Filing


Forms and Instructions

Relevant Forms

Form 4419 Application for Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE)

Form 4804 Transmittal of Information Returns Reported Magnetically/Electronically

Form 4996 Electronic/Magnetic Media Filing Transmittal for Wage and Withholding Tax Returns

Form 6466 Transmittal of Forms W-4 Reported Magnetically/Electronically

Form 6559 Transmitter Report and Summary of Magnetic Media

Form 8453 U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS e-file Return

Form 8453-C U.S. Corporation Income Tax Declaration for an IRS e-file Return

Form 8453-EO Exempt Organization Declaration and Signature for Electronic Filing

Form 8453-F U.S. Estate or Trust Income Tax Declaration and Signature for Electronic Filing

Form 8453-OL U.S. Individual Income Tax Declaration for an IRS e-file Online Return

Form 8453-S U.S. S Corporation Income Tax Declaration for an IRS e-file Return

Form 8453-X Political Organization Declaration for Electronic Filing of Notice of Section 527 Status

Form 8633 Application to Participate in the IRS e-file Program

Form 8655 Reporting Agent Authorization

Form 8878 IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350

Form 8879-C IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1120

Form 8879-EO IRS e-file Signature Authorization for an Exempt Organization

Form 8879-EX IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Forms 720, 2290, and 8849

Form 8879-S IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1120S


Publications

Related Publications

Publication 1187 Specifications for Filing Form 1042S, Foreign Person's U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding, Electronically.

Publication 1220 Specifications for Filing Forms 1098, 1099, 5498 and W-2G Electronically or Magnetically

Publication 1239 Specifications for Filing Form 8027, Employer's Annual Information Return of Tip Income and Allocated Tips, Electronically

Publication 1345 Handbook for Authorized IRS e-file Providers of Individual Income Tax Returns

Publication 1346 Electronic Return File Specifications for Individual Income Tax Returns

Publication 1437 Procedures for the 1041 e-file Program U.S. Income Tax Returns for Estates and Trusts

Publication 1438 File Specifications, Validation Criteria & Record Layouts for the Form 1041, e-file U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates & Trusts

Publication 1582 Information Returns Vendor List

Publication 3007 e-File Questions and Answers for Taxpayers

Publication 3007 (SP) e-File Questions and Answers for Taxpayers - Spanish Version

Publication 3112 IRS e-file Application and Participation

Publication 3452 e-File Questions and Answers for Tax Professionals

Publication 3452 (SP) e-File Questions and Answers for Tax Professionals - Spanish Version

Publication 3609 Filing Information Returns Electronically for Business e-filers

Publication 3611 IRS e-file Electronic Payment Options

Publication 3715 Technical Specifications Guide for Electronic Filing of Form 940

Publication 3823 Employment Tax e-file System Implementation and User Guide

Publication 4109 Office of Taxpayer Burden Reduction (Brochure)

Publication 4162 Modernized e-File Test Package for Forms 1120/1120-S/1120-F/7004

Publication 4163 Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers for Business Returns

Publication 4164 Modernized e-file Guide for Software Developers and Transmitters

Publication 4505 Modernized e-File Test Package for Forms 1065/1065-B

Links Inside Publications

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Does My Return Have To Be on Paper?

Does My Return Have To Be on Paper? You may be able to file a paperless return using IRS e-file (electronic...

Publication 54 - Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad - Filing Information

Does My Return Have To Be On Paper? IRS e-file (electronic filing) is the fastest, easiest, and most convenient...

Publication 557 - Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization - Filing Requirements and Required Disclosures

Electronic Filing. You may be required to file Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF, and related forms, schedules,...

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ - IRS Procedures > Amended Returns & Form 1040X

Can you send an amended tax return electronically? No, an amended return must be filed on a paper (PDF), Amended...

FAQ - IRS Procedures > Injured Spouse

Can I file my return electronically even though I am filing a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation? Yes, you...

FAQ - IRS Procedures > W-2 - Additional, Incorrect, Lost, Non-receipt, Omitted

May an employer provide me my Form W-2 electronically? Yes, an employer may furnish your (PDF) electronically...