Form 1040 Paid Preparer's Date

[Disturber]

I prepared my return.  It won't file electronically because the program keeps asking for the date that a paid tax preparer prepared the return.  This is non-sense

[ela8549]

I am having the same problem.  I am ready to E-file my return but program won't let me.  Asking that the paid preparer's date field to be completed.  So frustrating.

[carrerachas]

how do you get around this issue of needing to put in a paid preparers date when you prepare it yourself?

[carrerachas]

Turbo tax Tech support....WHERE ARE YOU?

[ela8549]

Hi:  I had the same problem and called TurboTax directly.  I spoke with a representative, Sandra, who stayed with me until she figured it out.  I only remember part of the solution.  She opened up forms, then opened  1040/1040SR Wks.  Once opened, you could see that the paid preparer's date was highlighted.  She then deleted the form. I think that was it but not sure.  I was then able to E-File my return.  Hope this helps.

[Disturber]

The solution is to delete the form.  It will reappear without the problem.  We deleted the 1040 and it reappeared as if by magic and I was able to complete the return.

Michael