Signature requirements for 1065 partnership e-filed returns
Understand the signature requirements for partners, EROs, and paid preparers when e-filing partnership returns using Form 8453-PE or Form 8879-PE.
Partner signature
The partnership must designate a principal of the firm responsible to sign the partnership return. The designated partner must sign and date the Declaration of Taxpayer on either Form 84583-PE or Form 8879-PE before e-filing to authorize IRS submission.
In the declaration, the taxpayer states under penalties of perjury that the return is true, correct, and complete. The taxpayer also consents to let the IRS share return information and e-file results with the taxpayer's Authorized IRS e-file Providers, including Transmitters and Electronic Return Originators (EROs).
ERO signature
The ERO must thoroughly read the declaration, then sign and complete the requested information in the Declaration of Electronic Return Originator (ERO) and the Paid Preparer section.
Paid preparer signature
If someone prepares the return for a fee, the paid preparer must also sign the jurat form (Form 8453-PE).
