Form 8453-FE

[Angela20191]

I am the Successor Trustee ready to sign the form, but it says "Signature of Fiduciary or officer representing fiduciary" Can I as Trustee sign this form?

[tagteam]

If you're the trustee, you are the fiduciary.

[Angela20191]

Thank You!

[DIYtaxes123]

Hello,

I have a follow-up question to this.  I understand that am to sign part II as Fiduciary (trustee) but do I also need to sign Part III as the ERO? (I am the preparer, electronic submitter, and trustee).   

And if I do sign ERO, do I check the self-employed box or just leave it blank?  I am not self-employed, I'm just doing my own taxes.

Thanks!

[tagteam]

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@DIYtaxes123 wrote:

....do I also need to sign Part III as the ERO? 

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No, leave that blank.