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Publication 4163, Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers for Business Returns, provides Authorized IRS e-file Providers and Large Taxpayers with specific requirements and procedures for electronic filing through the MeF system.

General information and technical guidance for electronic return originators, software developers, and transmitters interested in transmitting tax returns through the MeF system.

Information and technical guidance for software developers and transmitters who are interested in developing software for the Modernized e-File Form 1065.

Employment Tax e-file information for Electronic Return Originators (EROs)

Modernized e-File (MeF) for Employment Taxes

Information about Form 8879-WH, E-file Authorization for Form 1042, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. Form 8879-WH is used by a withholding agent and an electronic return originator (ERO) when the withholding agent wants to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign a return and, if applicable, consent to electronic funds withdrawal.

What additional information is available for large tax-exempt organizations – those that prepare their own returns?

Information about Form 8879-EMP, E-file Authorization for Employment Tax Returns, including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file. Use this form if you and the electronic return originator (ERO) want to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign an electronic employment tax return.

Information about Form 8453-PE, U.S. Partnership Declaration for an IRS e-file Return, including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file. Use this form to: authenticate an electronic Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income; authorize the ERO, if any, to transmit via a third-party transmitter; and authorize the intermediate service provider to transmit via a third-party transmitter if you are filing online.

Information about Form 8879-PE, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 1065, including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file. A general partner or limited liability company member manager and an electronic return originator (ERO) use this form when the general partner or limited liability company member manager wants to use a personal identification number (PIN) to electronically sign a partnership’s electronic return of partnership income.