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posted Jul 24, 2020 8:38:57 AM

I need a legal e-signature printout and there is no obvious way to do it

Filed using Online.  Printed federal/state lack legal e-signature pages.  Where can I access this to print?  If e-signature was used to file it should be part of the record and in a legally accepted format.  Thanks for the responses.  I've been asked specifically for the E-File page.  Doesn't seem to exist.

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Level 15
Jul 24, 2020 8:47:42 AM

When electronically filing a tax return, your e-signature is the 2018 AGI entered which verifies your identity based on the information in the IRS database.  There is no physical signature on an e-filed tax return.

 

Sign and date the copy of the tax return that was printed if someone needs a signed copy of an already electronically filed tax return.

Level 15
Jul 24, 2020 8:48:04 AM

Self-prepared tax returns do not have a signature authorization page.    That is only for paid preparers.     TurboTax only provided a Electronic Postmark page that should be part of the PDF file for printing all forms.

Level 15
Jul 24, 2020 8:51:12 AM

Your electronic filing page shows that.  When you e-file, there is no physical signature on the Form 1040.  If someone like a lender etc. wants a "signed" copy of your return, you can print your return and use a pen to sign it on the line that says "Sign here."

 

You can view or print your TurboTax Electronic Filing Instructions page by following these steps:
  • Sign back into your TurboTax online account 
  • Scroll down and click "Add a State"  (This is just a way to get you back into your tax return)
  • Next select "Tax Tools" (left column) and then "Print Center"
  • Select "Print, save, or preview this year's return"
  • Check the boxes for your Federal and State returns (this will open further options)
  • Choose to include the Government and TurboTax worksheets 
  • Then click "View or Print Forms".
  • View the E-Filing Instruction Sheet (should be first)