DocuSign Inc. (DocuSign) joins tax preparers everywhere in applauding the IRS’s announcement earlier this week that it will be accepting electronic signatures on Forms 8878 and 8879, which was published in a revision of Publication 1345 earlier this week. The IRS’s increased acceptance of eSignatures will expedite processing of tax returns by Electronic Return Originators (EROs), making the filing process easier, faster, more convenient and secure while minimizing paperwork and opportunities to make errors on returns.
“DocuSign’s technology already far exceeds the standards set forth by the IRS for legally executing Forms 8878 and 8879, so our customers and accountants everywhere should be happy to see the IRS extend eSignature acceptance in time for this tax season,” said Ken Moyle, chief legal officer, DocuSign. “Tax preparers should move with complete confidence that DocuSign can be a critical tool in meeting every requirement of the new standards.”
Form 8879 is the declaration document and signature authorization for an e-filed return filed by an Electronic Return Originator (ERO). The new guidance replaces guidance from 2007, which limited the ways in which the forms could be signed.
DocuSign leads the industry in compliance and enforceability, providing the most authentication options, a comprehensive digital audit trail, and bank-grade security. The company warrants that its products comply with the U.S. ESIGN Act and state laws modeled after 1999 UETA and certain key aspects of the UK Electronic Communication Act (2000). DocuSign meets specialized rules from the FDA, FTC, FHA, IRS, FINRA, among many others, and provides extensive, configurable authentication options to verify the identities of signers.
Current customers can DocuSign IRS Forms 8878 and 8879 immediately for filing returns. Individuals and organizations interested in learning more about DocuSign may visithttp://www.docusign.com.
About DocuSign Inc.
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