Wiki source code of Creating an Electronic Signature for Federal Filings
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| 1 | The IRS now **requires a digital signature** accompany the 941 and various other Federal forms when eFiled. | ||
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| 4 | * When processing the 941 Form and clicking **"eFile"**, the following window will open. | ||
| 5 | ** Click the **“Click Here to Sign”** box. | ||
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| 7 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/download_file/view_inline/6577/||alt="Form Signing Tool Window" height="612" width="969"]] | ||
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| 10 | * The **941 Signature Selection** window will now open up. | ||
| 11 | ** **If you already have created a signature**, click the box **I want to select an existing signature assigned to a PIN**, select the signature from the drop down menu, **enter the PIN f**or the signature and click **"OK"**. | ||
| 12 | ** **If you have not created a signature yet**, **click the "NEW"** button and then click **"OK"**. | ||
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| 14 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/download_file/view_inline/6581/||alt="Signature Selection Window" height="581" width="1376"]] | ||
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| 18 | * **Sign your name by holding down your mouse click**, to write your signature in the window as best as you can. | ||
| 19 | ** **If you need to start over**, you can click the **"Clear"** button in the lower left corner to start again. | ||
| 20 | ** **When you are satisfied with the signature**, click **"Accept"**. | ||
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| 22 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/download_file/view_inline/6585/||alt="Signature Creation Window" height="564" width="1432"]] | ||
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| 26 | * **Enter the Name and Title** for the signature created. | ||
| 27 | * **Enter the PIN using four digits** and make something that you can easily remember. | ||
| 28 | ** **If you forget the PIN** for the signature, it **cannot be recovered** and **you will need to set up a new signature**. | ||
| 29 | * Click **"OK"**. | ||
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| 31 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/download_file/view_inline/6589/||alt="Signature Info Window" height="568" width="619"]] | ||
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| 35 | * The signature will appear in the** "Forms Signing Tool"** box. | ||
| 36 | * Click** "OK"** to continue on and **open the eFile Client to eFile the form**. | ||
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| 38 | [[image:https://www.aatrix.com/download_file/view_inline/6593/||alt="Digital Signature Window" height="462" width="810"]] | ||
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| 40 | ---- | ||
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| 42 | == Related Pages: == | ||
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| 44 | === [[Basic Steps for eFile>>doc:Mac.eFile ».Basic Steps for eFile .WebHome]] === | ||
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| 46 | Read our guide on how to start eFiling. | ||
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| 49 | === [[Delete Filings>>doc:Mac.eFile ».Delete Filings .WebHome]] === | ||
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| 51 | FAQ: Can I delete filings? | ||
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| 54 | === [[Managing / Updating your eFile User Account>>doc:Mac.eFile ».ManagingUpdating your eFile User Account .WebHome]] === | ||
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| 56 | Learn how to manage / update your account information on the Aatrix eFile Website. | ||
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| 59 | === [[Setting up your Payroll for eFile>>doc:Mac.eFile ».Setting up your Payroll for eFile .WebHome]] === | ||
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| 61 | Learn how to set up your payroll for eFiling with Aatrix eFile. | ||
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| 64 | === [[Checking eFiling Status>>doc:Mac.eFile ».Checking eFiling Status .WebHome]] === | ||
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| 66 | FAQ: How do I check the status of a form that I have eFiled? |