Taxpayer Data
Secure collection of legal name, TIN, address, filing status, and contact details in validated fields to avoid mismatches and processing errors.
E-filing reduces manual entry, shortens processing time, and preserves a time‑stamped record of submission and signer attribution. Platforms such as signNow are used across U.S. industries for secure, auditable e-signature workflows, and many providers support compliance features required for regulated records.
The following roles commonly prepare, sign, or submit electronic tax returns; responsibilities vary by organization type and filing purpose.
Choose the role that best matches your workflow to determine authentication strength, access controls, and retention needs.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or KBA per risk level |
| Signature type | Typed name, drawn signature, or certificate-based |
| Conditional fields | Show or hide fields based on form selections |
| Retention & audit | Store signed PDF and audit trail for compliance |
Ensure your e-signature and e-file platform supports required integrations, file formats, and security controls before sending returns.
Provide upon payer request; no fixed IRS filing deadline
Report to recipient and IRS by January 31
Recipient by Jan 31; paper IRS filing Feb 28; electronic Mar 31
April 15 (Oct 15 extended with Form 4868)
April 15 with automatic extension to Oct 15
Internal validation and signer verification completed before transmit
IRS or state returns an acceptance or rejection notice
Address rejections promptly to meet replacement deadlines
Store final signed record and audit trail for compliance
Secure collection of legal name, TIN, address, filing status, and contact details in validated fields to avoid mismatches and processing errors.
Structured fields for wages, contractor payments, interest, dividends, and other income. Proper classification prevents incorrect reporting and downstream penalties.
Capture deduction items and credit eligibility with supporting documentation attached. Conditional fields help surface only relevant lines for each filer.
Timestamped electronic signature with recorded consent to electronic records, meeting intent and attribution criteria under ESIGN and UETA.
Attach W-2s, 1099s, receipts, and other exhibits as PDF or scanned images, ensuring legible and complete supporting documentation.
Comprehensive log of actions, IPs, authentication events, and document versions to support audits and legal defensibility.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies | Varies |