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On May 1, 2007, the IRS sent out the following QuickAlert: Return of Unsigned Forms 8453 for Individual Returns
"ATTN: Authorized IRS e-file Providers/EROs
Beginning Processing Year 2007, Forms 8453, U. S. Individual Income Tax Return Declaration for an IRS e-file Return, that do not include required signatures will be returned to the Electronic Return Originator. Electronic Return Originators are to respond by promptly mailing to the IRS a completed, signed Form 8453.
An electronically transmitted return, or request for refund, is not considered complete, and therefore filed, unless and until a Form 8453 signed by the taxpayer is received by the IRS. If the Form 8453 is for a joint return, both the husband and wife must sign the form. If the taxpayer is deceased, the form must be signed by the surviving spouse or the personal representative. If signed by an agent, the form must have a power of attorney attached that specifically authorizes the agent to sign the return, or request for refund.
Unsigned forms will be mailed to the ERO address reflected in Part 3 of Form 8453. Please note that if the ERO address is not present on the Form 8453, the unsigned form will be returned to the taxpayer for signature.
Thank you for your assistance.
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This has been an IRS e-file QuickAlert"
