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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 5:01:23 PM

How do i remove the words "self prepared" from the 1040 page one?

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:25 PM

You cannot remove "Self-Prepared" from your Form 1040.  TurboTax provides the software for a do-it-yourself tax return. Your return IS self-prepared.  It was not prepared by a paid professional tax preparer.

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:25 PM

You cannot remove "Self-Prepared" from your Form 1040.  TurboTax provides the software for a do-it-yourself tax return. Your return IS self-prepared.  It was not prepared by a paid professional tax preparer.

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:28 PM

And if you ARE a paid tax preparer--you are not permitted to use TurboTax to prepare returns for clients.

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:30 PM

not a paid preparer. return is for a relative

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:31 PM

That is irrelevant.  It is still considered to be self-prepared.  You are not a paid preparer.

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:33 PM

I am the executor for my mother accounts. I am required to file a tax return for her as she passed away in 2018.  Having SELF PREPARED really does not apply and needs to be removed from both Fed and Oregon state tax forms.  How do I remove it, also I am not a paid tax preparer.

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:34 PM

Talk to customer support and let them explain it to you.
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