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Form 9779: Electronic Federal Tax Payment System - Business Enrollment
IRS Form 9779 is used for Electronic Federal Tax Payment System - Business Enrollment and is filed by businesses to enroll in EFTPS. The form specifies that an enrollment received will result in the necessary information being provided within seven business days.
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IRS Form 9779 - Electronic Federal Tax Payment System - Business Enrollment
IRS Form 9779 is used for Electronic Federal Tax Payment System - Business Enrollment and is filed by businesses to enroll in EFTPS. The form specifies that an enrollment received will result in the necessary information being provided within seven business days.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1If a sole proprietor omits enrolling as an Individual, they must use their primary Social Security Number instead of their business EIN.
- 2Filing without matching the EIN re-entry; the EIN must match the first page.
- 3Sole Proprietor filing but failing to enroll as an Individual (Form 9783).
- 4Forgetting to sign Section 13, which causes the form to be returned by the IRS.
- 5Failing to provide a primary contact name when questions arise about EFTPS mailings.
Plain English
This form allows a business to sign up to pay federal taxes electronically through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). By completing Form 9779, the business authorizes the IRS to use its bank account for tax payments. This enrollment ensures that tax payments can be made easily and directly from an established financial institution.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2017-09-16 08:01:52
- 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 enrolling a business in the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) for tax payments.
- Do not use Form 9779 when you are a Sole Proprietor without employees and wish to enroll as an Individual via EFTPS.
- Check Form 9783 instead when a Sole Proprietor needs to enroll as an Individual in EFTPS.
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Use this form or another form?
Sole Proprietor (no employees)
Use this form for individual enrollment if you are not enrolling via Form 9779.
✓ Check Form 9783 instead when enrolling as an Individual.
Business with multiple accounts in one institution
A separate Form 9779 must be completed for each account/set of accounts to enroll fully.
✓ Check Form 9779 again when adding more payment methods.
International Business Enrollment
This form accommodates international entities by requiring Province, Country, and Postal code fields.
✓ Check the International fields on Form 9779.
Deadline or filing window
This form itself does not have a filing deadline, but once the IRS receives the enrollment form, the filer can expect to receive the necessary information to use EFTPS within seven business days. Online enrollment via EFTPS.gov is recommended as it saves on mail time.
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What you need before filling it out
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
The nine-digit number identifying the business. · Item 1 (Page 1) / Reentry field (Page 2)
Business name & Mailing address
Name and mailing address printed exactly as it appears on the tax return; use owner’s name for sole proprietors. · Items 2-3 (Page 1)
Payment method selection
Choose between 'Authorize a transaction yourself' or having your financial institution initiate it. · Item 7 (Page 1)
Routing Transit Number (RTN)
The nine-digit number associated with the financial institution. · Item 9 (Page 2)
Authorization Signature
The signature in section 13 authorizing EFTPS participation. · Section 13 (Page 2)
Primary Contact Phone Number
Provide only one phone number for the primary contact. · Item 6 (Page 1)
Before you submit
- 1Use black or blue ink only for completing Form 9779.
- 2Ensure all text fields are printed legibly and use only CAPITAL letters.
- 3Verify that the Business name (Item 2) matches exactly what appears on the tax return.
- 4Confirm the EIN entered in Item 1 matches the reentered EIN field on Page 2.
- 5If applicable, verify that the Primary contact mailing address (Item 5) is different from the main business address (Item 3).
- 6For self-authorization, confirm you selected 'Authorize a transaction yourself' under Payment Method (Item 7).
- 7Ensure the authorized individual signs Section 13 on Page 2.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 9779 using black or blue ink and CAPITAL letters, starting with the Employer Identification Number (EIN) in Item 1.
- 2Fill out contact information (Items 4-6) and select your Payment method (Item 7), ensuring you provide only one phone number.
- 3If scheduling payments yourself, complete Items 9 through 12 on Page 2, including the nine-digit Routing Transit Number (RTN).
- 4Have the authorized individual sign Section 13 on Page 2 to authorize participation in EFTPS.
- 5Mail the completed Form 9779 to the EFTPS Enrollment Processing Center at P.O. Box 173788, Denver, CO 80217-3788.
Known limitations
- 1A Sole Proprietor business without employees must enroll as an Individual using Form 9783 for their enrollment.
- 2If a business wishes to use multiple accounts within one financial institution or accounts across multiple financial institutions, a separate form must be completed for each enrollment.
- 3Questions 9 through 13 on IRS Form 9779 must be completed if the filer is scheduling payments themselves and not having their financial institution schedule them.
- 4If an authorized individual signs Section 13 but there is no signature, the enrollment form will be returned.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads 12-2011.
- Catalog Number — confirm it is 21816U.
- Mailing address — confirm the destination is EFTPS Enrollment Processing Center P.O. Box 173788, Denver, CO 80217-3788.
- Signature — confirm the authorized individual signs section 13 if signing on behalf of a taxpayer.
- Taxpayer ID — confirm the Employer Identification Number (EIN) is correctly entered and reentered.
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After you file
- 1Retain books or records relating to IRS Form 9779 as long as those contents may become material in the administration of any Internal Revenue law.
- 2Expect to receive the necessary information to use EFTPS within seven business days after the IRS receives the enrollment form.
- 3If filing online via EFTPS.gov, mail time is saved compared to mailing a physical copy.
- 4The filer must sign Section 13 (Authorized signature) of Form 9779 to authorize participation in EFTPS.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The official title is Electronic Federal Tax Payment System - Business Enrollment (Form 9779).
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The Catalog Number for IRS Form 9779 (Rev. 12-2011) is 21816U.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — Completed forms must be mailed to EFTPS Enrollment Processing Center, P.O. Box 173788, Denver, CO 80217-3788.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The filer will receive the necessary information within seven business days after the IRS receives the enrollment form.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — For a Sole Proprietor without employees, the filer must enroll as an Individual using Form 9783 and use the primary Social Security Number as the Taxpayer Identification Number.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — Questions 9 through 13 must be completed if scheduling payments yourself (not through your financial institution).
- SRCInstructions p.2 — The IRS Customer Service phone number is 1-800-555-4477, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — The authority to request information on this form comes from 5 U.S.C. 301 and Internal Revenue Code sections 6001, 6011, 6012, and their applicable regulations.
Common confusion points
What name should I use for the business address fields?
Confusion
Print this information exactly as it appears on the tax return, and a sole proprietorship should use the owner’s name rather than the DBA name.
→ Check if you are using the legal/owner name or the DBA name.
What do I enter in Item 1 (EIN) versus the re-entered EIN later?
Confusion
The first item requires the Employer Identification Number (EIN), and the section on page 2 requires this number to be reentered, so ensure they match.
→ Verify that the EIN entered in Item 1 matches the EIN field under 'Employer Identification Number' on page 2.
Where should I send the form if I mail it?
Confusion
Mail the completed Form 9779 to the EFTPS Enrollment Processing Center (P.O. Box 173788, Denver, CO 80217-3788). Do not send it to the IRS Tax Products Coordinating Committee address mentioned on page 2.
→ Confirm that your mailing destination is the EFTPS Enrollment Processing Center.
What if my primary contact address and mailing address are different?
Confusion
Item 3 is the general mailing address, but Items 5-6 allow for a separate Primary contact mailing address; ensure you fill out both sections correctly.
→ Check that item 3 and items 5-6 align with where you want confirmations sent.
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- If an authorized individual does not sign Section 13, the form will be returned.
Questions about IRS Form 9779
What is IRS Form 9779 used for?
This form allows a business to sign up to pay federal taxes electronically through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). By completing Form 9779, the business authorizes the IRS to use its bank account for tax payments. This enrollment ensures that tax payments can be made easily and directly from an established financial institution.
Who must file IRS Form 9779?
A business must file IRS Form 9779 to enroll in the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). Specifically, a Sole Proprietor without employees needs to enroll as an Individual using their primary Social Security Number.
What information does IRS Form 9779 require?
The form collects identifying information such as the Employer Identification Number (EIN), business name, and mailing address. It also gathers financial details like the Routing Transit Number (RTN) and Account number, along with authorization signatures.
When is IRS Form 9779 due?
When filing this enrollment form, there is no specific due date mentioned for completion itself. However, upon receipt by the IRS, the filer will receive the necessary information to use EFTPS within seven business days.
Where do I file IRS Form 9779?
The completed Form 9779 must be mailed to the EFTPS Enrollment Processing Center at P.O. Box 173788, Denver, CO 80217-3788. Online enrollment is also available via EFTPS.gov.
How do I complete IRS Form 9779?
First, complete the Business Information section with your EIN and business details. Next, fill out the Financial Institution Information section using your RTN and Account number. Finally, ensure the appropriate individual signs Section 13 (Authorized signature) to authorize participation in EFTPS before mailing it.
What happens if IRS Form 9779 is filed incorrectly?
Failure to provide all of the requested information or submitting false or fraudulent information on IRS Form 9779 may subject the filer to penalties. Furthermore, if an authorized signature is missing, the form will be returned by the IRS.
Confusion — what should I check?
Print this information exactly as it appears on the tax return, and a sole proprietorship should use the owner’s name rather than the DBA name. Check if you are using the legal/owner name or the DBA name.
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