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    E-file down Do I have to wet sign ever return I complete or will the PTIN work for IRS?

    joshua
    Level 1
    ‎12-07-2019 08:21 AM
     
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    itonewbie
    Level 15
    ‎12-07-2019 08:21 AM

    The IRMN is correct.  To put this another way:

    * No, you don't have to wet sign every return but you do need to print your name in the preparer's signature block and PS can do that for you.

    * No, your PTIN is not sufficient.  It stays in the PTIN box and is for a different purpose than printing your name on the return as your mechanical signature.

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    itonewbie
    Level 15
    ‎12-07-2019 08:21 AM

    The IRMN is correct.  To put this another way:

    * No, you don't have to wet sign every return but you do need to print your name in the preparer's signature block and PS can do that for you.

    * No, your PTIN is not sufficient.  It stays in the PTIN box and is for a different purpose than printing your name on the return as your mechanical signature.

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    IRonMaN
    Level 15
    ‎12-07-2019 08:21 AM

    You can have the software print your name but what do you mean by “e-file down”?


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    itonewbie
    Level 15
    ‎12-07-2019 08:21 AM
    Beats me.  What's not helpful about a correct answer?
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    Just-Lisa-Now-
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    Level 15
    ‎12-07-2019 08:21 AM
    Maybe E-signature is "down" and not working?

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    IRonMaN
    Level 15
    ‎12-07-2019 08:21 AM
    We may never know since Joshua doesn't seem to like to participate in discussions that he starts.

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    Accountant-Man
    Level 13
    ‎12-07-2019 08:21 AM

    The PTIN is on every return even if you paper file. Every taxpayer has to sign the 8879.

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    itonewbie
    Level 15
    ‎12-07-2019 08:21 AM
    In fact, if it's a software or network problem that prevented the preparer from filing the return electronically, the taxpayer wouldn't have to sign the 8879 but the preparer will need to prepare and file an 8948 with the paper return.
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    George4Tacks
    Level 15
    ‎12-07-2019 08:21 AM

    https://accountants-community.intuit.com/questions/1325247-the-irs-allows-for-a-printed-name-in-lieu...


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