How do I obtain a signed copy of my tax return? US Department of Ed is requesting. The one I downloaded from the site was not sufficient.

[xmasbaby0]

If you need a "signed" copy of your printed tax return, you pick up a blue or black pen and sign it near the bottom by that rather large black arrow next to the words, "Sign Here."

[plsmakeitstop]

Are these answers by Turbo Tax staff. They seem horribly condescending answers from people eager to demonstrate their intellectual prowess on a software support forum. I have the same question, is there no electronically signed version? What is being submitted to the IRS?

[Opus 17]

The electronic file submitted to the IRS is indeed electronically signed but there is no such thing as an electronically signed paper copy when you need to submit a copy to a bank or other lender.  You have to print a paper copy and sign it in ink.  Even if the lender accepts a pdf, you have to sign and scan a paper return.  Lenders, even the US Dept of Ed, don’t have the ability to import the IRS’s unique and specific electronic file format, which is a machine readable XML file, not a human readable tax return.  

[DoninGA]

Print a copy of the return then sign and date in ink.

[Opus 17]

There is no "electronically signed" copy available from Turbotax.  They're looking for a new copy with your fresh signature.

[tablitr]

Wow a little EA Tech being condescending and frankly rude, I wish I was in charge of Turbo Tax...It's obvious what needs to happen here....I wish this person could sue for humiliation!