CONSENT TO DUPLICATE / ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ON IRS FORM 1040
This Consent Authorization is required to comply with IRS electronic filing regulations and is used only in the
event of a system, software, or transmission error.
Taxpayer Authorization
I, the undersigned taxpayer, hereby authorize my tax preparer and/or their authorized firm to duplicate, affix, or
reproduce my signature electronically on my IRS Form 1040 and any related state income tax returns only if a
system, software, or electronic transmission error occurs after I have reviewed and approved my completed
tax return.
I understand that this authorization does not permit my tax preparer to alter, change, or modify any information
on my tax return without my knowledge and approval. This consent applies solely to the reproduction of my
signature for resubmission purposes when required.
Acknowledgment
I confirm that I have reviewed my tax return for accuracy, understand its contents, and approve the filing of the
return as prepared. I understand that I remain legally responsible for the information reported on my tax return,
even if my signature is duplicated or electronically affixed.
This authorization will be retained by the tax preparer in accordance with IRS record keeping requirements and
will not be submitted to the IRS unless requested