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The U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act in 2000 legislated that electronic signatures are legal in every state and U.S. territory where federal law applies.

For paper tax returns, we will accept: A paper tax return with a photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of the signature page with original signatures. For additional information on how to file a paper tax return, go to File by paper .

Types of acceptable electronic signatures The IRS will accept a wide range of electronic signatures. An electronic signature is a way to get approval on electronic documents. It can be in many forms and created by many technologies.

Taxpayers and representatives may use electronic or digital signatures when signing certain forms that currently require a handwritten signature and that cannot be filed using IRS e-File. See Exhibit 10.10. 1-2, for a list of forms where such electronic or digital signatures are permitted.

Authorizations - Form 8655, Reporting Agent Authorization Taxpayers may designate a RA to sign and file their federal employment tax returns electronically or on paper (if not required to file electronically).

Ensure you have authenticated the identity of your client. Make sure the form is signed by all parties either electronically or with an ink signature.

Taxpayers, who currently use Forms 8878 or 8879 to sign electronic Forms 1040 federal tax returns or filing extensions, can use an e-signature to sign and electronically submit these forms to their Electronic Return Originator (ERO).

The responsible party's signature on the SS-4 form authorizes our legal assistant to contact the IRS and get the EIN. There are two ways you can get an EIN: 1. Have a responsible party complete and and digitally sign our IRS Form SS-4 by clicking on the appropriate SS-4 link below.

Tax professionals may use handwritten or any form of an electronic signature for the client or themselves on authorization forms submitted through the new online tool. Authorization forms that are mailed or faxed must still have handwritten signatures.