Just for everyone's info, if you hit the F1 (help) when in box for third party designee. The help screen says if you check this box, then the preparers name will print in third party designee on the 1040, but it does not. If there is no name on the return, then no one will be able to discuss the return with IRS, but client. If you uncheck box, and type your name, it will go on the return, but I thank you will have to do that for all Returns