If I file tax online..do I still have to mail out Form 8453-OL?

[luvya]

I use turbo tax to e-file. Now it's telling me to sign and date form 8453-OL and mail it to complete the process. I thought everything is done electronically...so I don't know.....do I mail it out? Also...it's saying that don't mail a printed copy of my return to them...I am confused.

 

[luvya]

maybe someone can help me?

 

[fr]

That is a signature page right? If it is, I think you have to do it, but it will only ask for it the first time you file online.

 

[brtspears2]

I guess so, I did. Though I got my refund BEFORE I turned in the sheet.

 

[kranky]

The IRS requires that you sign your form. If you file electronically, you have a choice of either inputting a certain number from your previous year's form (which no one else would know) as a substitute for signing it, or if you can't do that you have to mail in 8453-OL.

Print out the 8453-OL, fill in the information it requests, sign it, and mail it in to the address you were given. Do not send a copy of your entire tax return.