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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 9:52:28 PM

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.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:52:29 PM

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."

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 9:52:31 PM

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?

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:52:32 PM

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.  

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:52:33 PM

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

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:52:35 PM

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

Level 2
Feb 15, 2022 5:57:57 PM

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!