Form 8878-A, IRS e-file Electronic Funds Withdrawal Authorization for Form 7004, is automatically generated by the program when a business extension (Form 7004) is marked for electronic filing and an electronic payment is entered in the return. Form 8878-A must be signed by an authorized individual prior to electronic filing of the extension.
The form can be viewed by selecting View Results from the main menu of the return. To generate Form 8878-A, from the main menu of the return select:
1120, 1120-S, 1065 returns:
- Miscellaneous
- Application for Extension (Form 7004) / Form 7004 - Application for Extension
- Mark Extension Electronic
- Form 7004 Electronic Payment - There must be a balance due entered on the previous menu to access the electronic payment menu.
1041 Returns:
- Application for Extension
- Mark Extension Electronic
- Form 7004 Electronic Payment - There must be a balance due entered on the previous menu to access the electronic payment menu.
Additional Information:
IRS: Form 8878-A, IRS e-file Electronic Funds Withdrawal Authorization for Form 7004