During processing, when the user clicks Finish, sometimes a yellow warning message appears that reads There should be at least one signature control for the taxpayer to sign. This message indicates one or more signature controls are missing from the E-File section for a signer. At least one signature control is required for each signer for returns. For extensions, the item can be marked as Review Only if no signatures are required.
Returns
Navigate to the E-File section and review the e-file forms. The boxes highlighted in yellow indicate the selected signer is assigned to those signature controls.
Click the drop-down underneath E-Signatures and select each signer on the return to review. Make sure that at least one signature box is included for each signer.
Alternatively, you can mark the return to be manually signed in the Delivery section. This removes the signature control requirement. The taxpayer is then prompted to manually sign the return. At least 1 e-file form is still required to deliver the return.
Extensions
If the extension requires a signature, follow the steps above to add signature controls to the E-File section or the Vouchers section.
If the extension does not require a signature, you can designate it as Review Only in the Delivery section. This removes the signature control requirement. No e-file form is required to deliver the extension when this option is selected.
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