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Add a signature on a tax payment check

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When making a tax payment through TaxCaddy, you'll be prompted to add a signature to your checks. You have the option to either upload a new signature that can be applied to future payments or apply a signature that you've previously uploaded.
TaxCaddy.com on PC, Mac, or tablet
Follow these steps to add a signature to a tax payment voucher when using TaxCaddy.com on your PC, Mac, or tablet.
  1. To add your signature, select
    ADD SIGNATURE
    on the check summary.
    Select ADD SIGNATURE
  2. The
    Account Signature
     window will appear, giving you the option to either:
    • Add new signature
      : Draw or upload a new signature to attach to your checks.
    • Choose existing signature
      : Select a previously added signature to reuse.
    note
    You will automatically be directed to
    Add new signature
     if you haven’t previously added a signature.
    Account Signature window
Add new signature
Using
Add new signature
, you'll be able to add a new signature file. You will have the option to either draw your signature in TaxCaddy, or upload an existing file that already contains your signature. Once added, these signature files can be reused when needed at a later.
To add a new signature, select
Add new signature
 and select
CONTINUE
.
Select "Add new signature"
Draw
  1. Select the
    DRAW
     tab of the
    Account Signature
     window
    Select DRAW
    .
  2. Write your signature in the field provided.
    Draw your signature in the provided field
    If the signature you write is unsatisfactory, you can select
    CLEAR
     to restart.
    Select CLEAR to restart
  3. Once you complete your signature, select
    APPLY
     to add it to your check.
    Select APPLY
  4. You will see your drawn signature on the check summary along with a toast notification indicating that it's been successfully applied to your check. You can select
    Edit
     if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Notification that your signature has been applied
Upload
  1. Select the
    UPLOAD
     tab on the
    Account Signature
     window.
    Select UPLOAD
  2. Select
    Click here to upload a file
     to open your device's file explorer.
    Select the field to select your signature
  3. Select the image file that contains your signature. Image files need be a JPEG, PNG, or BMP and under 5MB in size.
  4. You can use the
    ROTATE
     and
    ZOOM
     tools to adjust your signature image. Once you're satisfied, select
    CONTINUE
    .
    Zoom and rotate your uploaded signature
  5. Your signature image will appear in the
    UPLOAD
     tab. Select
    UPLOAD DIFFERENT FILE
     to select a different image, or select
    APPLY
     to add the signature to your check.
    Select UPLOAD DIFFERENT FILE or APPLY
  6. Your selected signature will appear on the check summary and a toast notification will indicate that it's been successfully applied to your check.You can select
    Edit
    if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Notification that your signature has been applied
Choose existing signature
Once you add a signature to a check, you can then reuse that signature file for later checks paid by mail. When selecting an existing signature, you can select from up to 6 previously added signatures to add to your checks.
  1. To use a previously added signature, select
    Choose existing signature
     and select
    CONTINUE
    .
    Select Choose existing signature
  2. Previously uploaded signatures will appear in the
    Account Signature
     window. Select the signature you want to upload to your check and select
    CONTINUE
    .
    note
    You will be able to store 6 signatures at a time. To delete a signature, select
    Delete
     on a signature to make room for a new one.
    Select an existing signature
  3. Your selected signature will appear on the check summary and a toast notification will indicate that it's been successfully applied to your check.You can select
    Edit
     if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Notification that your signature has been applied
iOS mobile app
Follow these steps to add a signature to a tax payment voucher on your iOS mobile phone app.
  1. From the
    Confirm Check Details
     screen, select
    ADD SIGNATURE
    .
    Select ADD SIGNATURE
  2. The
    Account Signature
     window will appear giving you the option to either:
    • Add new signature
      : Create or upload a new signature to attach to your checks.
    • Choose existing signature
      : Select a previously used signature to reuse.
    note
    If you haven’t previously added a signature, you will automatically be directed to the
    Add new signature
     feature.
    Account Signature window
Add new signature
Using
Add new signature
, you'll be able to add a new signature file. You will have the option to either take a photo of a document containing your signature, or upload an existing file that already contains it. Once uploaded, these signature files can be reused when needed at a later .
Select
Add new signature
, and select
CONTINUE
 to add a new signature.
Select Add new signature
Take a photo
  1. Select
    Take a Photo of Signature
    , and select
    CONTINUE
    .
    Select "Take a Photo of Signature"
  2. You will be prompted to open your device's camera. You may have to grant the TaxCaddy Mobile App permission to access your device's camera to take your photo.
    Grant TaxCaddy access to your device's camera
  3. Take a photo of your signature using your device. Be sure to include your entire signature in the image.
  4. Crop, zoom, and rotate in
    Edit Photo
     to perform any necessary edits to your image, then select
    Done
    to continue.
    Make any necessary edits to your signature photo
  5. Your signature will appear under
    YOUR SIGNATURE
    . If the image is not to your satisfaction, select
    CANCEL
     to cancel adding a signature, otherwise, select
    APPLY
     to add this to your check.
    Select APPLY
  6. Your signature will appear at the bottom of the
    Confirm Check Details
     screen. You can select
    Edit
     if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Select EDIT
Upload signature file
  1. Select
    Upload Signature File
    , then select
    CONTINUE
    .
    Select Upload Signature File
  2. Your device's file explorer will open. Select the signature photo you'd like to add to your check.
    note
    Image file types need to be a JPEG, PNG, or BMP and under 5 megabytes in size.
  3. Crop, zoom, and rotate in
    Edit Photo
     to perform any necessary edits to your image, then select
    Done
    to continue.
    Make any necessary edits to your signature photo
  4. Your signature will appear under
    YOUR SIGNATURE
    .If the image is not to your satisfaction, select
    CANCEL
     to cancel adding a signature, otherwise, select
    APPLY
     to add this to your check.
    Select APPLY
  5. Your signature will appear at the bottom of the
    Confirm Check Details
     screen. You can select
    Edit
    if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Select APPLY
Draw a signature
  1. Select
    Draw
    , then select
    CONTINUE
    .
    Select Draw then CONTINUE
  2. The
    Draw Signature
     window will appear on your screen. Draw your signature in the field provided.
    Draw your signature within the provided field
    If the signature you write is unsatisfactory, you can select
    CLEAR
     to restart.
    Select CLEAR
  3. Once you complete your signature, select
    APPLY
     to add it to your check.
    Select Apply
  4. Your signature will appear at the bottom of the
    Confirm Check Details
     screen. You can select
    Edit
    if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Edit your drawn signature
Choose existing
Once you add a signature to a check, you can then reuse that signature file for later checks paid by mail. When selecting an existing signature, you can select from up to 6 previously added signatures to add to your checks.
  1. To use a previously added signature, select
    Choose existing signature
     and select
    CONTINUE
    .
    Select "Choose existing signature"
  2. Previously uploaded signatures will appear in the
    Account Signature
     window. Select the signature you want to upload to your check and select
    APPLY
    .
    note
    You'll be able to store 6 signatures at a time. To delete a signature, select
    Delete
     on the signature to make room for a new one.
    Select existing signature
  3. Your signature will appear at the bottom of the
    Confirm Check Details
     screen. You can select
    Edit
    if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Select EDIT
Android mobile app
Follow these steps to add a signature to a tax payment voucher on your Android mobile phone app.
  1. From the
    Confirm Check Details
     screen, select
    ADD SIGNATURE
    .
    Select ADD SIGNATURE
  2. The
    Account Signature
     window will appear giving you the option to either:
    • Add new signature
      : Create or upload a new signature to attach to your checks.
    • Choose existing signature
      : Select a previously used signature to reuse.
    note
    If you haven’t previously added a signature, you will be automatically directed to
    Add new signature
    .
    Account Signature window
Add new signature
Using
Add new signature
, you'll be able to add a new signature. You will have the option to either take a photo of a document containing your signature, or upload an existing image file of it. Once uploaded, these signature files can be reused when needed at a later.
Select
Add new signature
, and select
CONTINUE
 to add a new signature.
Select "Add new signature"
Take a Photo of Signature
  1. Select
    Take a Photo of Signature
    , and select
    CONTINUE
    .
    Select "Take a Photo of Signature"
  2. You will be prompted to open your device's camera. You may have to grant the TaxCaddy Mobile App permission to access your device's camera to take your photo.
    Grant TaxCaddy access to your device's camera
  3. Once your device's camera opens, take a photo of your signature. Be sure to include your entire signature in the image.
  4. Crop, zoom, and rotate in
    Edit Photo
     to perform any necessary edits to your image, then select
    OK
     to continue.
    Edit your photo then select OK
  5. Your signature will appear under
    YOUR SIGNATURE
    . If the image is not to your satisfaction, select
    CANCEL
     to cancel adding a signature, otherwise, select
    APPLY
     to add this to your check.
    Select APPLY
  6. Your signature will appear at the bottom of the
    Confirm Check Details
     screen. You can select
    Edit
     if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Edit your signature photo
Upload Signature File
  1. Select
    Upload Signature File
    , then select
    CONTINUE
    .
    Select Upload Signature File
  2. Your device's file explorer will open. Select the signature photo you'd like to add to your check.
    note
    Image file types need to be a JPEG, PNG, or BMP and under 5 megabytes in size.
  3. Crop, zoom, and rotate in
    Edit Photo
     to perform any necessary edits to your image, then select
    OK
     to continue.
    Edit your photo then select OK
  4. Your signature will appear under
    YOUR SIGNATURE
    . If the image is not to your satisfaction, select
    CANCEL
     to cancel adding a signature, otherwise, select
    APPLY
     to add this to your check.
    Select APPLY
  5. Your signature will appear at the bottom of the
    Confirm Check Details
     screen. You can select
    Edit
     if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Edit your signature photo
Draw a signature
  1. Select
    Draw
    , then select
    CONTINUE
    .
    Select Draw
  2. The
    Draw Signature
     window will appear on your screen. Draw your signature in the field provided.
    Draw your signature
    If the signature you write is unsatisfactory, you can select
    CLEAR
     to restart.
    Select CLEAR
  3. Once you complete your signature, select
    APPLY
     to add it to your check.
    Select APPLY
  4. Your signature will appear at the bottom of the
    Confirm Check Details
     screen. You can select
    Edit
     if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Edit your drawn signature
Choose Existing
Once you add a signature to a check, you can then reuse that signature file for later checks paid by mail. When selecting an existing signature, you can select from up to 6 previously added signatures to add to your checks.
  1. To use a previously added signature, select
    Choose existing signature
     and select
    CONTINUE
    .
    Select "Choose existing signature"
  2. Previously uploaded signatures will appear in the
    Account Signature
     window. Select the signature you want to upload to your check and select
    APPLY
    .
    note
    You will be able to store 6 signatures at a time. To delete a signature, select
    Delete
     on a signature to make room for a new one.
    Select your signature
  3. Your signature will appear at the bottom of the
    Confirm Check Details
    screen. You can select
    Edit
    if you want to replace the current signature with another one.
    Edit your signature photo

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