{"id":41314,"date":"2019-01-15T14:33:12","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T20:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=41314"},"modified":"2022-03-18T12:51:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T17:51:14","slug":"form-ftb-8453-ol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/form-ftb-8453-ol\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I E-File If I Use Form FTB 8453-OL to Sign My Return?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One form you\u2019ll fill out when you e-file a California tax return<\/a> is the FTB 8452-OL. If you are not a California resident, scroll down to view instructions for signing when e-filing a federal return.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re wondering if you can file form FTB 8453-OL to sign your return, the answer is \u201cyes\u201d. In fact, this a required step for California taxpayers.<\/p>\n

Form FTB 8453-OL summarizes your return information, including the amount of money you will receive as a refund or owe. It also shows whether or not you chose to have your refund deposited directly into your bank account or if you decided to pay by electronic funds withdrawal. Be sure to double check your bank routing and account numbers as you\u2019re completing the form.<\/p>\n

What Does Form FTB 8453-OL Do?<\/h2>\n

Form FTB 8453-OL, the California e-file Return Authorization for Individuals form, authorizes the transmission of your tax return to California\u2019s Franchise Tax Board. You are required to sign this document before you or your tax professional e-files your return.<\/p>\n

What Happens When You Sign Form FTB 8453-OL?<\/h2>\n

When you sign Form FTB 8453-OL, you\u2019re declaring that the return is true, correct, and complete. Once your return is complete, you should file the signed form with your tax records.<\/p>\n

You should not mail it to the California Franchise Tax Board.<\/p>\n

IRS Electronic Signature for your Federal Return<\/h2>\n

When you e-file<\/a>\u00a0your federal return, you\u2019ll also need to provide an IRS electronic signature. For those filing taxes using a DIY method, such as online or software, this is typically completed with your Personal Identification Number (PIN) from the previous year or your\u00a0Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)<\/a>\u00a0from the previous year.<\/p>\n

Your PIN from the previous tax year is one that you created on your own. Can\u2019t locate or remember your PIN? You should use your previous-year AGI to provide IRS electronic signature authorization. If you amended your return for the previous year, be sure to only use your original AGI amount versus a corrected amount.<\/p>\n

More Help With Filing Form FTB 8453-OL<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to avoid state tax issues and potential financial liability. If you need help navigating your state tax obligations, get help! Use Tax Pro Go<\/a>, virtual tax prep offered by H&R Block. With this service, we\u2019ll match you with a tax pro with California tax expertise. Then, you will upload your tax documents, and our tax pros will do the rest!<\/p>\n

We can even help with not only California taxes, including federal deductions for paying state taxes and navigating the tax laws specific to California<\/p>\n

Keeping these California tax considerations in mind, we can make sure you are supported when it comes to state taxes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One form you\u2019ll fill out when you e-file a California tax return is the FTB 8452-OL. If you are not a California resident, scroll down to view instructions for signing when e-filing a federal return. If you\u2019re wondering if you can file form FTB 8453-OL to sign your return, the answer is \u201cyes\u201d. 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