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Form 8453X: Political Organization Declaration for Electronic Filing of Notice of Section 527 Status
Internal Revenue Service Form 8453-X is the Political Organization Declaration for Electronic Filing of Notice of Section 527 Status. It confirms a political organization’s electronic Form 8871 filing, must be signed under penalties of perjury, and mailed to the IRS Ogden, UT 84201.
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IRS Form 8453X - Political Organization Declaration for Electronic Filing of Notice of Section 527 Status
Internal Revenue Service Form 8453-X is the Political Organization Declaration for Electronic Filing of Notice of Section 527 Status. It confirms a political organization’s electronic Form 8871 filing, must be signed under penalties of perjury, and mailed to the IRS Ogden, UT 84201.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Sending Form 8453‑X without the required signature and date.
- 2Omitting the authorized official’s signature in Part II.
- 3Leaving the date line blank or entering an incorrect date.
- 4Providing an incorrect employer identification number.
- 5Failing to include the confirmation number from Form 8871.
Plain English
This form tells the IRS that a political group has filed its electronic Form 8871 and wants to be treated as a tax‑exempt 527 organization. An authorized official signs it and sends it to the IRS office in Ogden, Utah.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2019-09-10 22:10:31
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when an organization has electronically filed Form 8871 and must submit the accompanying declaration to the IRS.
- Do not use it when the organization is not filing Form 8871 or is not a political organization seeking section 527 status.
- Check Form 8872 instead when needing to electronically file the Political Organization Report of Contributions and Expenditures.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to amend or finalize the electronic filing of Form 8871
IRS requires the same form to be updated with new information
✓ Verify the amendment pertains to Form 8871 before proceeding
Need to report contributions and expenditures for a political organization
This report is mandatory for political organizations under section 527
✓ Ensure a valid IRS username/password is obtained before filing
Filing a paper version of Form 8871 instead of electronic
Paper filing follows different submission rules
✓ Confirm you are using the paper filing instructions for Form 8871
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Name of organization
Legal name of the political organization · Part I of Form 8453-X
Employer identification number
EIN assigned by the IRS · Part I of Form 8453-X
Mailing address
Complete street, city, state, ZIP · Part I of Form 8453-X
Confirmation number
Number provided after electronic Form 8871 filing · Part I of Form 8453-X
Date Form 8871 filed
Calendar date of electronic filing · Part I of Form 8453-X
Time Form 8871 filed
Time stamp from electronic filing receipt · Part I of Form 8453-X
Signature of authorized official
Signature of a person authorized to act for the organization · Part II declaration
Date of signature
Date when the declaration is signed · Part II declaration
Before you submit
- 1Verify the organization’s name is entered correctly in Part I.
- 2Verify the employer identification number matches IRS records.
- 3Verify the mailing address includes street, city, state, and ZIP code.
- 4Verify the confirmation number from the electronic Form 8871 is entered.
- 5Verify the date Form 8871 was filed is accurate.
- 6Verify the time Form 8871 was filed is entered.
- 7Sign the declaration as an authorized official under penalties of perjury.
- 8Date the signature line on the declaration.
- 9Mail the completed Form 8453-X to the IRS address in Ogden, UT 84201.
- 10Retain a copy of the signed Form 8453-X for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Electronically submit Form 8871.
- 2Obtain the confirmation number, filing date, and time from the electronic filing receipt.
- 3Complete Part I of Form 8453-X with organization details, EIN, mailing address, confirmation number, filing date, and time.
- 4Sign and date Part II declaration under penalties of perjury.
- 5Mail the signed Form 8453-X to the IRS address in Ogden, UT 84201.
- 6Receive a username and password from the IRS confirming receipt of Form 8453-X.
- 7Use the credentials to file any amended or final Form 8871 or Form 8872 as needed, providing proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form 8453‑X may be filed only after an electronic submission of Form 8871
- 2Only an authorized official may sign, date, and send Form 8453‑X
- 3Form 8453‑X must be mailed to the IRS address in Ogden, UT 84201
- 4Form 8453‑X is not used when Form 8871 is filed on paper; electronic filing is required
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 8453-X is revised August 2019. The source directs users to www.irs.gov/Form8453X for the latest information.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads August 2019
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — confirm the form is sent to Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, Ogden, UT 84201
- Signature — confirm an authorized official signs and dates the declaration
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After you file
- 1Retain the signed Form 8453-X and a copy for records.
- 2Expect the IRS to mail a username and password after receipt of the form.
- 3Use the received credentials to file an amended or final Form 8871 if needed.
- 4Use the credentials to electronically file Form 8872, the Political Organization Report of Contributions and Expenditures.
- 5If any information was incorrect, resend a corrected Form 8453-X to the same address.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — title and revision: Form 8453-X (Rev. August 2019) Political Organization Declaration for Electronic Filing of Notice of Section 527 Status.
- SRCForm p.1 — mailing address: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Ogden, UT 84201.
- SRCForm p.1 — after receipt, IRS will send a username and password for filing amended or final Form 8871 or Form 8872.
- SRCForm p.1 — Part II declaration includes penalties of perjury and statement that the organization is to be treated as a tax‑exempt organization described in section 527.
- SRCForm p.1 — signature line for authorized official and date required.
- SRCForm p.1 — Part I fields listed: Name of organization, Employer identification number, Mailing address, Confirmation number, Date Form 8871 filed, Time Form 8871 filed.
- SRCForm p.1 — OMB No. 1545-0047.
- SRCForm p.1 — Cat. No. 36512T.
Common confusion points
Where do I mail Form 8453-X?
The address appears on the form, causing uncertainty if another IRS office is required.
→ Verify the mailing address reads 'Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, Ogden, UT 84201'.
Do I need a username/password before sending the form?
Some filers think credentials are required in advance.
→ Confirm that the IRS provides the username/password only after receiving the signed Form 8453-X.
What does the 'Confirmation number' field refer to?
The field is listed without explanation, leading to questions about its source.
→ Check the electronic Form 8871 filing confirmation for a number and enter it if available.
What time should I enter for 'Time Form 8871 filed'?
Filers may be unsure whether to use a 24‑hour or AM/PM format.
→ Record the exact time shown on the electronic filing receipt.
Who is authorized to sign the declaration?
Uncertainty about which individual qualifies as the authorized official.
→ Ensure the signer is an officer or designated representative of the organization.
What happens after I sign and mail the form?
Filers wonder if further action is needed immediately.
→ Wait for the IRS to send a username and password before filing any amended Form 8871 or Form 8872.
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- Form 8453-X — resend a corrected declaration to the IRS address.
Questions about IRS Form 8453X
What is IRS Form 8453X used for?
This form tells the IRS that a political group has filed its electronic Form 8871 and wants to be treated as a tax‑exempt 527 organization. An authorized official signs it and sends it to the IRS office in Ogden, Utah.
Who must file IRS Form 8453X?
Any political organization that has filed an electronic Form 8871 and seeks recognition as a tax‑exempt organization under section 527 must file IRS Form 8453‑X.
What information does IRS Form 8453X require?
The form collects the organization’s name, employer identification number, mailing address, confirmation number, and the date and time Form 8871 was filed, then requires the authorized official’s signature and date.
Where do I file IRS Form 8453X?
After signing, the form is mailed to the Internal Revenue Service, Ogden, UT 84201.
How do I complete IRS Form 8453X?
First, the organization files Form 8871 electronically. After that, an authorized official completes Part I with the organization’s identifying information, fills Part II with the declaration, signs and dates it, and mails the form to the IRS address in Ogden, Utah.
What happens if IRS Form 8453X is filed incorrectly?
Providing false information subjects the signer to penalties of perjury.
Where do I mail Form 8453-X?
The address appears on the form, causing uncertainty if another IRS office is required. Verify the mailing address reads 'Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, Ogden, UT 84201'.
Do I need a username/password before sending the form?
Some filers think credentials are required in advance. Confirm that the IRS provides the username/password only after receiving the signed Form 8453-X.
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