JohnW222
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@Mmanti7

Yes, you can e-file, but there are steps you'll need to go through.

You'll e-file the return as normal through TurboTax.

You can sign the electronic return for him, but prior to doing that, you'll need a valid power of attorney, which your husband needs to sign.  Here's the IRS's Form 2848, Power of Attorney.

THEN, you'll need to send both the signed Form 2848 and the IRS' Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS e-file Return to the IRS.  On Form 8453, you'll check the second checkbox, for "Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative."  There's no signature requirement on Form 8453.  The mailing address for these items is on page 2 of Form 8453.

CAUTION:  When you e-file your return, do not include a copy of the return with the Form 2848/8453 package you're sending.  It could become detached from the forms you're sending in, the IRS could process it as an original return, and all kinds of problems could ensue.

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