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Level 1
June 6, 2019
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Form 8453-PE is missing my signature.

  • June 6, 2019
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I used Turbotax Business and want to send it to IRS via e-file. After attaching your printed form 8453-PE (with signature) I printed what was to be sent, and the form 8453-PE contained in that PDF did not have my signature on it.

Best answer by Anonymous_

"Form 8453-PE is missing my signature."

Only the 8453-PE form that you printed, signed, scanned, saved on your computer, and then uploaded to the software will have your signature on it. The 8453-PE in your forms list is just the "stock" form and will not contain your signature.

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Level 2
April 6, 2023

I routinely signed mine with blue ink, then scanned black/white mode.  No signature showing!

Re-scanned in color mode - signature shows!!! 

I did not think about it at the time. :--(

Level 2
April 7, 2023

Good idea!  Thanks.