Online Signature Licitness for Accounting and Tax in European Union

How to eSign a document: online signature licitness for Accounting and Tax in European Union

this course covers the following topic utilizing the eSignature option for electronically signing tax documents the process begins when you receive an email with a link to access the identity verification process this is required for both the taxpayer and spouse in a married filing joint return upon accessing the link in the email you will see the above screen in step 1 you can view the forms that are requested to be signed in order to proceed you must review the consent disclosure and check the box next to I have read the electronic record and signature consent disclosure and agree to the terms then click Next the IRS requires additional identity verification for certain documents if necessary in step 2 several screens will utilize public record information to verify your identity this information based verification will have several questions specific to you after each question is answered click the next question button once all questions have been answered correctly the green check will show that your identity has been verified then click next step 3 allows you to review your documents once reviewed check the box next to I have reviewed the requested documents and then click next step for allows you to choose the type of signature you wish to have on the documents when choosing type your signature and choose a style you may select varying signature styles in the drop down menu with the draw your signature option although you are able to draw your signature with your mouse we do recommend only using this feature on mobile devices once the desired option has been chosen and then necessary input complete the signature will be applied to all necessary documents when finished click next step 5 gives you the opportunity to again preview the documents which now include the chosen signature method when you have reviewed the documents and are satisfied check the box next to I have reviewed all documents and am satisfied with the signed copies and click Submit you have successfully electronically signed your documents and your tax preparer will have access to the necessary documents to electronically file your tax return