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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 4:37:01 PM

Where do I sign my federal tax return for mailing. There is no signature line

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Expert Alumni
Jun 7, 2019 4:37:02 PM

The signature line on the new Form 1040 is located directly below the Dependent section, almost in the middle of the form.

New Member
Feb 5, 2020 5:41:52 AM

Hello

 

Level 1
Mar 18, 2020 8:56:30 AM

this is not true, there is no signature line.

Level 15
Mar 18, 2020 8:58:45 AM

@sarahmaneyd The forms for 2019 are different from the forms for 2018 which are referenced in this OLD thread.  Your 2019 Form 1040 has the "Sign here" spot on the bottom of page 2. Sign and date it in ink.

New Member
Apr 1, 2020 9:22:00 PM

There are two page 2 on the 1040x tax form do I sign both pages or just one. If so which one do I sign

Expert Alumni
Apr 2, 2020 11:12:16 AM

You just need to sign the one you want to send in.  Just one copy of the page 2 needs to be sent.

New Member
Sep 8, 2020 2:41:32 PM

Do I put the date I filed them or do I put the date I mail it out?

Level 15
Sep 8, 2020 2:55:12 PM

The date you are signing it.

New Member
Mar 16, 2021 5:13:30 PM

1040-SR - Page #3 below ‘Third Party Designee’ it says ‘Sign Here’. 

Returning Member
Mar 28, 2021 1:01:50 AM

I forgot to sign my turbo tax form 1040. But yet it said they accepted it and I already received my state taxes. But my federal is not here yet.

Level 15
Mar 28, 2021 5:44:42 AM

@Croissant1 When you e-file there is no physical signature.  You "signed" by entering your AGI or PIN.  

 

Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities.  There is no rule as to which one will come in first or how long it will be between their arrival in your account.

 

Sadly, the IRS refund site has been behaving erratically and has not always reliable this year.   TurboTax has no control over this and cannot find out anything about your refund for you.

 

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/taxes/the-irs-is-behind-in-processing-nearly-7-million-tax-returns-slowing-refunds-as-it-implements-new-stimulus/ar-BB1excvi?ocid=msedgdhp

 

 

TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.   Many refunds are taking longer during the pandemic.  The IRS is backlogged —-they are still trying to process millions of 2019 returns; they received millions of e-filed on the day they opened for 2020 returns, and now they are burdened with sending out another round of stimulus checks.   

 

 

Some delays are resulting from incorrect amounts that folks entered for stimulus checks they received.   Many people have been confused by the recovery rebate credit and completed it incorrectly.  The IRS may delay your refund while they cross-check to see what you received.

 

 

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

 

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 34of your 2020 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-problem-should-i-be-worried