We’ve recently discovered that in certain electronically-filed 2008 Fiduciary (1041) returns, Form 8879-F was not included in the transmission.   As a result, the IRS has notified some 1041 taxpayers that they need to complete a 2008 Form 8453-F with required signatures and either mail or fax it to the IRS along with the IRS notice they received. 

Therefore, if any of your clients who filed a 2008 1041 tax return receive a notice from IRS requesting a Form 8453-F, please do the following:

·         Remove the PIN information from Form 8879-F in the original e-filed 1041 return to automatically generate a Form 8453-F

·         Obtain the required signatures from your client on the form

·         Within ten days from the receipt of the IRS notice, mail the completed Form 8453-F – and a copy of the IRS notice - to the IRS at:

                                               Department of the Treasury

                                               Mail Stop 1056

                                               1973 N. Rulon White Blvd

                                               Ogden, UT 84404 

·         Or alternatively, you may fax the completed Form 8453-F - and the IRS notice - to IRS fax number 877-477-0575 within ten days from the receipt of the IRS notice.  Be sure to write, “Attention Chris” on the cover letter.

We apologize for this inconvenience.

1041 E-File Team

Larry Banks