IRS e-file Signature Authorization for an Exempt Organization

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 8879-EO IRS e-file Signature Authorization for an Exempt Organization	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Supporting Statement final.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2017-02-03	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
41170	IRS e-file Signature Authorization for an Exempt Organization	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1545-1878	ICR Reference No: 201701-1545-019
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201309-1545-038
Agency/Subagency: TREAS/IRS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: IRS e-file Signature Authorization for an Exempt Organization
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/16/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/27/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2020	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2017
Responses	94,603	0	94,603
Time Burden (Hours)	425,714	0	425,714
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Form 8879-EO authorizes an officer of an exempt organization and electronic return originator (ERO) to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign an organization's electronic income tax return and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Withdrawal Consent.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 26 USC 6011(f) Name of Law: Promotion of Electronic Filing
   PL: Pub.L. 105 - 206 2001 to 2005 Name of Law: Workforce Investment Systems
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 81243	11/17/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 12026	02/27/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
IRS e-file Signature Authorization for an Exempt Organization	8879-EO	IRS e-file Signature Authorization for an Exempt Organization

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	94,603	94,603	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	425,714	425,714	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $300

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/27/2017

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