Original signature required by IRS after electronic filing

davidyeh · ‎July 23, 2020

After filing federal tax return electronically this year, I received a letter from IRS requesting original signature. They printed out my Form 1040 and mailed to me for original signature. I have been filing using Turbo Taxes for many years now. This is the first time, I have to mailed in my original signature.

Not sure if this is a mistake on IRS' part.

macuser_22 · ‎July 23, 2020

Is there a letter number (such as LTR xxxx) or form number on the letter? Does it tell you why they are asking for that?

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davidyeh · ‎July 24, 2020

The letter from IRS is Form 3531. The first box is the only one checked. it says my return lacks a valid original signature.

macuser_22 · ‎July 24, 2020

Usually the 3531 for is for mailed returns that lack a signature, not for e-filed returns. There should be a IRS phone number on the form to call for more information. This might be an IRS error.

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