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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 12:22:54 PM

Form 8453-PE is missing my signature.

I used Turbotax Business and want to send it to IRS via e-file. After attaching your printed form 8453-PE (with signature) I printed what was to be sent, and the form 8453-PE contained in that PDF did not have my signature on it.

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:23:04 PM

"Form 8453-PE is missing my signature."

Only the 8453-PE form that you printed, signed, scanned, saved on your computer, and then uploaded to the software will have your signature on it. The 8453-PE in your forms list is just the "stock" form and will not contain your signature.

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:22:55 PM

when will this be fixed

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:22:56 PM

The attachment process is broken in the latest release. I have notified the moderators.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:22:58 PM

attaching form 8453 worked two weeks ago but does not work now

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:22:59 PM

I am unable to attach or replace the stock 8453 - Need help

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:23:01 PM

The only choice at this point is to print and mail or wait for an update.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:23:02 PM

when can we expect an update?

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:23:04 PM

The issue has been fixed - update your software.

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:23:04 PM

"Form 8453-PE is missing my signature."

Only the 8453-PE form that you printed, signed, scanned, saved on your computer, and then uploaded to the software will have your signature on it. The 8453-PE in your forms list is just the "stock" form and will not contain your signature.

Level 2
Mar 13, 2022 3:05:31 PM

I accidentally scanned one without signature. I am having problems deleting it so I can attached the signed copy. Can someone tell me how do to this please?

Expert Alumni
Mar 13, 2022 4:37:40 PM

@Ladyalltheway  If you attach a second one it should replace the first one as an attachment.

New Member
Apr 6, 2023 12:24:20 PM

I routinely signed mine with blue ink, then scanned black/white mode.  No signature showing!

Re-scanned in color mode - signature shows!!! 

I did not think about it at the time. :--(

Level 2
Apr 7, 2023 10:04:00 AM

Good idea!  Thanks.