This article demonstrates how to capture a paid preparer signature in the desktop software.
The paid preparer signature will be present on all tax returns that are electronically filed with the paid preparer’s Prep ID present on the Client Data.
From the Work In Progress (WIP screen), select Database.
Select Paid Preparers
Select the Paid Preparer’s name and choose Edit
On the Paid Preparer window, select Capture Signature.
Sign the signature pad and select Accept.
Select save once the signature is captured/displayed at the bottom of the Paid Preparer window.
Reminder: This Paid Preparer signature will be present on all tax returns that are electronically filed with the Paid Preparer’s Prep ID present on the Client Data.