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Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance

RyanSNT — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:13:58 GMT

2022 VA Fiduciary return has been accepted and I have next step to Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance. When click "Continue", TurboTax prints out the same paperwork as prior to e-file, including Form 8453-FE (note the "E"). In TurboTax selecting "Forms" and select Form 8453F under Virginia Estate/Trust, VA-8453F is displayed. Selecting "Print", Form 8453F is auto-selected but the buttons "Save as PDF" or "Print Preview Copy" both generated error msg "Your tax return ( Virginia Estate/Trust ) cannot be converted to PDF format. The tax return is incomplete. Before we can create a PDF file, you must provide enough data for TurboTax to create a tax return with at least one form.)

Now that my VA Fiduciary return has been accepted, per TurboTax, why can the VA-Form 8453-F not be generated?

Re: Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance

Anonymous_ — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:57:05 GMT

@RyanSNT wrote:
.....why can the VA-Form 8453-F not be generated?

Can you pull up that form in Forms Mode and print it from there?

Re: Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance

RyanSNT — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:41:46 GMT

I can pull form VA-8453F up, but receive the same msg so unable to print or sign.

Re: Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance

Anonymous_ — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:02:46 GMT

Are you certain that you have to print and mail this form?

See https://www.tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/va8453f-2022.pdf

Re: Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance

RyanSNT — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:12:05 GMT

This seems to be the most likely scenario -- not necessary to print Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance. Mentioned in the link @Anonymous_ provided https://www.tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/va8453f-2022.pdf states the form is to be signed but not mailed. The message in TurboTax Virginia state filing is likely a reminder to sign and date the form, which was done for the Federal return. Thank you!

Cannot print or save PDF of Form VA-8453F required within 3 days of e-file acceptance

no-name1 — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:40:34 GMT

I have the same problem - I have e-filed both Federal and Virginia. TT electronic filing instructions for Va requires Form 8453F Declaration for E-Filing be signed within 3 days of acceptance and to keep with the preparer's records (not to send to the State). I cannot print or save as PDF. I get error message "Your tax return cannot be converted to PDF. Before we can create a pdf file you must provide enough data for TT to create a tax return with at least one form." I have competed all the forms and e-filed already! No problem saving the return as PDF or printing. But VA 8453F is NOT in the return.

I can find a blank 8453F on Virginia site that I would have to fill out by hand - is that what I have to do?? This is definitely a bug in the software. I'm using TurboTax Business for MAC.

Re: Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance

JohnW152 — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:17:47 GMT

Yes, just print the Form 8453F, enter your information, and keep it in your files with the state return.

You can find it at Virginia's Tax Preparers & Payroll Providers page.

This is really just a formality, but for your peace of mind, it's probably worth doing.

@no-name1

Re: Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance

no-name1 — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:26:15 GMT

To All - Since you cannot print or download Form VA-8453F from TurboTax, find it on the Virginia tax website. Download, print, complete the form and sign.

If you read the instructions on the form, you do NOT mail it to Virginia. But, it says you are required to fill it out, sign and keep with YOUR tax return records for 3 year.

Re: Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance

dominarofaction — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:48:30 GMT

I have run into the same issue. Return has been filed and accepted. TT Business shows the VA-8453F in the list of forms for the return, and using Forms view, I can see the form. But I get the same error message when I try to print it. Seems like a program error.

Since nothing has to be filed with the VA tax authorities, I did a search for "VA-8453F 2023" online and got the PDF copy from the Va. Department of Taxation, which I filled in by hand and signed for the file.

Re: Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance

user17750218321 — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:45:49 GMT

I have experience this same problem every year, again this year April 2026. Exact same messages about incomplete return, can't save and program won't let me print . Seems like this would be fixed by now. Big time waster and inconvenience!

Re: Sign and date Form VA-8453F within 3 days of acceptance

CatinaT1 — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:57:14 GMT

Can you explain what sort of problem you are having?