Signature date for 2017 taxes filed in 2019

[barrypyle]

Filing 2017 taxes in 2019 and asking for a signature date between 1/1/2018 and 12/31/2018.  What date do I use for this since I'm filing in 2019?

[DoninGA]

You cannot e-file a 2017 tax return.  Go back and change your filing method to Mail

[VolvoGirl]

That doesn't matter and is not needed.  You can only print and mail prior year returns.  Just ignore the error message.  Sign your return in ink and date it the day you sign it.  

You have to print and mail prior year returns.  When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return.  Don’t forget state.

Where to mail federal paper returns

https://www.irs.gov/uac/where-to-file-paper-tax-returns-with-or-without-a-payment

[barrypyle]

Ok...thank you!!  Didn't know that