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An IRS electronic signature, or e-signature, is used in place of your physical signature when you file your taxes online using the H&R Block software. To use this signature method, we\u2019ll verify any personal info needed for IRS\u2019s electronic signature requirements.<\/p>\n

Do I Need to Remember My IRS Electronic Signature Number?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

When you get to the end of your return and pay for your tax prep, we\u2019ll display your IRS electronic signature number. You won\u2019t be required to remember the number associated with your e-signature, since you\u2019ll need to create a new e-signature each time you file your return online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An IRS electronic signature, or e-signature, is used in place of your physical signature when you file your taxes online using the H&R Block software. To use this signature method, we\u2019ll verify any personal info needed for IRS\u2019s electronic signature requirements. Do I Need to Remember My IRS Electronic Signature Number? When you get to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":418,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","topic":[16235,16241],"class_list":["post-40359","support","type-support","status-publish","hentry","topic-online","topic-finalizing-online-return"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"IRS Electronic Signature Requirements | H&R Block<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you e-filing your taxes with H&R Block Online? 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