Assemble an eSignature document for FinCEN Form 114a separately from the return
Do the following to assemble an eSignature document for FinCEN Form 114a separate from your client's return:
- Turn on theeSignatureoption.
- Go to your return and selectFile, thenPrint Returns.
- Mark theClient copycheckbox.
- Mark theElectronic deliverycheckbox, then selecteSignature.noteIf you don't want to print the return on paper, clear thePapercheckbox.
- SelectOptions.
- On theSelected Returnstab in thePrint Optionswindow, clear all checkboxes except theFinCEN Form 114checkbox.
- SelectOK.
- SelectAssemble.
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- The eSignature process requires a valid email address. During eSignature assembly, the application will notify you if a client doesn't have an email address entered.
- 1040 returns:If the return has a filing status of married filing joint, a unique email address is required for both the taxpayer and the spouse. To enter an email address for the spouse, selectSpfrom the dropdown in theEmail Addresscolumn, then enter the spouse's email address.