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Level 1
posted Mar 4, 2024 10:38:55 PM

PA-8453: still the same protocol?

So I've run into the same situation (and confusion) as other members: Before I submitted my PA tax return electronically, I was instructed by TurboTax to "

Sign and date Form PA-8453 within 1 day of acceptance."  Reading the previous comments from two years ago, it sounds like I do NOT need to sign/send in the form, but rather just sign a copy and keep for my own records.  Does this still hold true for

the

 2023 tax year, or have things changed?  I would

appreciate

 any insight, thank you!

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Level 15
Mar 5, 2024 6:36:36 AM

Yes, that policy is still in effect.  You just need to sign the form and keep it with your tax return records.

 

According to the instructions after page 1 of Form PA-8453

Any taxpayer filing electronically from a home computer must keep the signed Form PA-8453 and supporting documents for three years after the due date of the return or the date the return was filed electronically, which-ever is later. Taxpayers must make the documents available to the PA Department of Revenue upon request. Do not mail Form PA-8453 and attachments to the PA Department of Revenue unless requested.

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Level 15
Mar 5, 2024 6:36:36 AM

Yes, that policy is still in effect.  You just need to sign the form and keep it with your tax return records.

 

According to the instructions after page 1 of Form PA-8453

Any taxpayer filing electronically from a home computer must keep the signed Form PA-8453 and supporting documents for three years after the due date of the return or the date the return was filed electronically, which-ever is later. Taxpayers must make the documents available to the PA Department of Revenue upon request. Do not mail Form PA-8453 and attachments to the PA Department of Revenue unless requested.

Level 1
Mar 5, 2024 10:05:59 PM

I really appreciate your quick response, John, thank you so much!