PA-8879P: 2025 Pennsylvania E-File Signature Authorization for PA S Corporation/Partnership Information Return (PA-20S/PA-65) - Directory of Corpoate Partners (PA-65 Corp) (PA-8879P) (2025)
Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania DOR · Used for tax years 2025
Form PA-8879P authorizes the use of a federal self-selected PIN to electronically sign an entity’s 2025 Pennsylvania PA-20S/PA-65 or PA-65 Corp return. It records income and withholding amounts from the return and, if applicable, consent to an electronic funds withdrawal for stat
Who files this form
PA-8879P is used to sign an entity’s 2025 electronic PA-20S/PA-65 and/or PA-65 Corp return using federal self-selected PINs. It also authorizes electronic funds withdrawal, if applicable.
The entity’s signer may be a general partner, limited liability company member, S corporation officer, authorized partner or representative. The electronic return originator (ERO) also completes part of the form.
An authorized signer who does not use PA-8879P must use PA-8453-P instead. PA-8879P is kept by the ERO, not submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue unless requested.
What you'll need
Have these records and details available:
- The entity’s prepared 2025 electronic return, including accompanying schedules and statements.
- The entity’s federal employer identification number (FEIN), name, complete address and tax year information.
- The amounts from PA-20S/PA-65, Section II, lines 2d and 2h; Section III, line 9; and Section V, line 14c, as applicable.
- The amount from PA-65 Corp, line 4, as applicable.
- The authorized signer’s five-digit federal self-selected PIN and the signature details requested in Section II, including title and Social Security number.
- The ERO’s six-digit e-file identification number (EFIN) and five-digit federal self-selected PIN.
If authorizing electronic funds withdrawal, the authorization covers the account designated in the electronic payment portion of the return.
How to file
- The ERO prepares the form. Enter the entity’s identifying information and complete Section I using amounts from its 2025 return. Enter whole dollars only. Zeros may be entered when appropriate.
- The authorized signer reviews the return. Check that the prepared return is accurate. In Section II, check one box to authorize the ERO to enter the signer’s PIN or to enter it personally. Complete, sign and date the section, and enter the signer’s title.
- Return the signed form to the ERO. The listed methods are hand delivery, U.S. mail, private delivery service or fax. The ERO must receive the completed, signed form before transmitting the electronic return or releasing it for transmission.
- The ERO completes Section III. Enter the six-digit EFIN followed by the five-digit federal self-selected PIN, and sign the form.
Do not mail PA-8879P to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue unless requested. Keep a copy of the entity’s tax return. You may also request a copy of the signed PA-8879P from the ERO.
Common mistakes
- Sending the form to the department without a request. The form specifically says not to submit it unless requested.
- Checking both PIN authorization boxes. Check one box only.
- Using an all-zero PIN. The signer’s five-digit PIN must not be all zeros. The ERO’s EFIN/PIN entry also must not be all zeros.
- Entering cents in Section I. Use whole dollars only.
- Using the individual preparer’s name on the authorization line. If the ERO is authorized to enter the signer’s PIN, enter the ERO firm name.
- Transmitting before receiving the signed authorization. The ERO must have the completed, signed form first and may enter the signer’s PIN only with authorization.
Questions people ask
How long must the ERO keep PA-8879P?
The ERO must retain the completed form for three years from the return due date or the date the return was filed electronically, whichever is later. The text also requires the ERO to keep supporting documents for three years.
What happens if the return changes?
The ERO must provide the authorized signer with a corrected copy of PA-8879P if changes are made to the return.
How can I revoke an electronic payment?
Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue by email at ra-achrevok@pa.gov or by fax at 717-772-9310 no later than five business days before the debit date.
Can the electronic withdrawal involve a financial institution outside the United States?
The department does not support international ACH debit transactions. By authorizing the withdrawal, you certify that the transaction does not directly involve a financial institution outside U.S. territorial jurisdiction at any point in the process.