why is there a number printed on the bottom of each page of the 1040

[abctax55]

There isn't... not on my returns.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

same number on everyone's? or different numbers?

[fed2019]

same numbers with dates on each one but different numbers and letters on each page.

[fed2019]

Same numbers and letters on each return but different numbers on each page.

[George4Tacks]

Such as FDIA0112L 10/07/19? I believe that is a software identifier for the form overlay. This is what I see at the bottom of page 1 of 1040, but page 2 has FDUA01112L 02/21/20. 

We are not printing on official IRS produced forms, but rather some software company layout of the official IRS form. 

[abctax55 · Accepted solution]

Ah... those don't show on the screen, only when printed to paper.

[George4Tacks]

I renewed my psycho psychic license after you, so I read minds more gooder. 

[fed2019]

Thank you.  How do I resolve this?

[George4Tacks]

Smile and go on with your life. It is part of the system and it will be there forever. The only control you have is to change tax programs, but you will see their equivalent on their forms.

[abctax55]

Why do you think anything needs to be resolved?