Where does a Massachusetts Self Filer sign the State Return? There's only an area for "Paid Preparer" on Form 1, nothing for "Self Prepared" or "Sign Here".

I just finished my taxes using Turbotax Premier 2017. I've used TurboTax for about 20 years without problem. I live in Massachusetts. I printed out my state return, reviewed it, all OK, went to sign, and there is no area designated for a "Self Preparer" to sign. On "2017 Form 1, pg 4", which is where it should be, there is an area for a "Paid Preparer" signature and information, but nothing for a "Self Preparer" or "Sign Here". Oversight? Any required protocol besides just signing anywhere at the bottom of that page along with my ssn, date and spouses information? Thanks.

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Jun 6, 2019 1:53:12 PM

It appears the signature line is on page 1 below line 9

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Jun 6, 2019 1:53:13 PM

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.mass.gov/dor/docs/dor/forms/inctax16/f1-nrpy/form-1.pdf">http://www.mass.gov/dor/docs/dor/forms/inctax16/f1-nrpy/form-1.pdf</a>

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Jun 6, 2019 1:53:15 PM

Thanks Anita, you helped inadvertently. The 2016 form you referenced does not apply any more, but when looking at your direction, I found "Sign Here" under question 2g, it's an unusual change. My bad, sorry. Problem solved, Thank you.

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Jun 6, 2019 1:53:16 PM

Your welcome, sorry I didn't notice that was a 2016 form.

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Jun 6, 2019 1:53:18 PM

Thank you so much. I must be too tired now that I'm finally finished. I read through Form 1 three times and didn't see where it said, "SIGN HERE." (I also didn't notice that it's not below line 9, but 2g, "on page 1 below" was enough.) 🙂

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Where does a Massachusetts Self Filer sign the State Return? There's only an area for "Paid Preparer" on Form 1, nothing for "Self Prepared" or "Sign Here".