TAXMAN Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 For those who use atx I would like a digital signature in page 2 of 1040. (not the printed one) Anybody know how to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardley CPA Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Excellent question, TAXMAN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfizer Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Look in the area where you enter your Preparer/ERO info. There should be a checkbox that says "print signature." Check that box and that should do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardley CPA Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 gfizer...by checking that box I think it simply prints the preparers name. I think TAXMAN is asking if the preparers actual signature can be digitalized and placed in that field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 In the past, I have edited the Master Forms and selected a different font. Guess I got lazy because I just have the name printed now so am not sure that font change is still possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfizer Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Yardley CPA said: gfizer...by checking that box I think it simply prints the preparers name. I think TAXMAN is asking if the preparers actual signature can be digitalized and placed in that field? Oops. You're right. Just saw the parenthetical. Can't help with that one. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXMAN Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I looked at ATX descriptions on how to do this and it is clear as mud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I do not think it is possible. IRS does not allow users to make structural changes to the return, as we were able to do pre-2012. I don't believe we can even change the font. Locked down, per IRS mandates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hahn1040 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I have done it in the past. Have not yet set it up for this year. When I "remember" I will post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hahn1040 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Add image of signature to ATX forms: save your scanned signature on your computer go to "customize master forms" open form you want to add signature (1040, 1040A, 8879 etc.) from edit select "Insert Picture" click the area for preparer's signature find your scanned signature select it click the image to resize so that it fits into the block save custom form close custom form the image will cover your printed signature in the block. that way, you can keep the box checked to add your signature to forms and have this customized on your 1040 etc.. Not all forms will take it. Many states will not. For Virginia, I can do it on the 8879 but not on the regular form. I could not get it on the MD forms. I did not try other states. Now I have to remember how to insert the date on the 8879 by entering it one place ( I think on the 1040). Someone gave that tip previously.... Oh the challange of trying to remember things that you only do once a year.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry D EA Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Drake makes this so easy. Just sayin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 I don't do an image. Just use computer printed name. On 1/24/2018 at 7:26 PM, Hahn1040 said: Now I have to remember how to insert the date on the 8879 by entering it one place ( I think on the 1040). Someone gave that tip previously.... Oh the challange of trying to remember things that you only do once a year.... The date is automatically on the preparer signature line. Just link that date to the EF form and the state EF form. Always mark returns complete when done. That makes the 1040 date freeze as long as it's checked. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hahn1040 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thanks! I needed that! Huge help to save steps (and keep the dates consistent within the return) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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