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New Member
posted Dec 8, 2019 12:45:08 PM

How can I have a valid original signature?

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Level 15
Dec 8, 2019 12:48:33 PM

Tax returns that are e-filed do not have a physical signature in the Signature block of the tax return.

 

If someone is asking for a signed tax return, print a copy of the tax return, sign the return in ink and give them a copy.

New Member
Dec 8, 2019 1:12:34 PM

They ask me to have the form 1040/A/EZ to have my signature on the form. Where can I have that form?

Level 15
Dec 8, 2019 1:14:48 PM

That is the actual income tax form ...save a PDF and print the form you have.

Level 15
Dec 8, 2019 1:16:06 PM


@naserhz wrote:

They ask me to have the form 1040/A/EZ to have my signature on the form. Where can I have that form?


Whomever is asking you does not understand or refuses to understand the electronically filed tax returns have never had a physical signature since e-filing began about 20 years ago.  Sounds like they are using some checklist where they have to check a box.  Either speak to a supervisor or go somewhere else, if this is for any type of loan.

 

Otherwise -

 

To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the userID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/

Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and on the section Your tax returns & documents click on Show.  Click on the Year and Click on Download/print return (PDF)

 

You can also get free transcripts of your federal return from the IRS - http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

For a fee of $50 you can get a complete federal tax return from the IRS by completing Form 4506 - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf

 

If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for when access to the online tax returns expire - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/when-does-access-to-my-prior-year-turbotax-...

 

 The 2019 online editions are available so you can start a 2019 tax return using the Free edition then upgrade and pay for Plus so that you can access the prior year online tax returns - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

 

  1. Select Upgrade in the left-hand menu. (If you can't see it, select the menu icon in the upper-left corner, and/or select Take me to my return if you're not in your return yet.).
  2. In the new window, select PLUS, then select Upgrade Now (if PLUS is grayed-out, skip this step).
  3. Now you're ready to pay. On the left side, select File.
  4. Keep going until you reach the Just a few steps left... screen. On this screen, select Start next to Step 1: Review your order and follow the screens to pay with your credit card (don't pay with your refund if you see that option).
  5. After you've paid, select Tax Home on the left side. This will take you to You're doing great. Keep going!
  6. Select Show next to Your tax returns documents to expand the prior-year list and then select Download/print return (PDF) for the tax year you want.