How can I add myself as the tax preparer on a return?

[DoninGA]

Your tax return is self-prepared using TurboTax as is shown on the printed Form 1040 in the Paid Preparers section

[jtax · Accepted solution]

You only list  yourself as the preparer of the return if you are paid to prepare the return. So if you, for example, do a return for a family member for free, you don't list yourself.

If you are being paid to prepare the return you cannot use TT, but you can use their professional software - ProSeries or ProConnect.

[SweetieJean]

Right. OP screen name ends in cpa.

[jtax]

And if paid you may have other obligations with the IRS (continuing education, PTIN registrations), etc. some of which might be waived if you are an attorney, CPA, or EA.