Automated ERO Signature

[Brother Jack]

anybody know how to turn on or get this new feature to work in ProSeries where the ERO signature is automatically printed on form 8879?

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Its not an actual signature, but your typed name on the 8879.  You check a box in TOOLS > Preparer Information

[Brother Jack]

Checking the box in Tools for the ERO is not a new feature.  The email I got today said:

Automated ERO Signature: ERO signatures will now be automatically generated and printed on the 8879. You no longer need to waste your valuable time manually printing, signing and scanning 8879s.

So now I'm confused

[bulldogcpa]

I'm still looking for guidance.

[bulldogcpa]

I typically insert a signature using adobe acrobat and intuit sign (it's part of the adobe subscription). 

I was hoping that I could import that same signature into ProSeries and have it inserted on the 8879 ERO signature line.   Looks like a very limited use feature, limited by the requirement for a signature pad and only available for 1040.

On the Firm Information Screen there is a Manage Signatures button, which prompts a "COLLECT" signatures box, but a signature pad must be installed.  The "click here to learn more" button takes you to ProSeries online help.  https://accountants.intuit.com/support/en-us/help-article/product-preferences/using-signature-pad-pr...

Using a signature pad with ProSeries

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Updated 3 months ago

Starting with ProSeries Professional 2019, you can use a signature pad to collect and store preparer signatures, as well as capture taxpayer signatures in real-time.

The type of signature pads supported are:

• Scriptel ProScript models: ST1550, ST1570, ST1475
• Topaz 460 models: T-LBK460-HSB-R, T-L460- HSB-R, T-S460-HSB-R

While these are the only two types of signature pads we support, that doesn't mean that others won't work. The scope of our support, however, is limited to those mentioned above.

Before you start:

• Signature pads are not currently supported in Intuit Hosting
• Signature pads are not currently supported in ProSeries Basic
• Signature pad use is currently not supported in virtual environments.
  • This is why we support the HSB models of Topaz 460 signature pads, which are designed specifically for local environment use.
• Signature pads aren't used with or related to eSignature. They're separate offerings.
• Signature pads are only supported on Individual returns.

• This article references default installation paths and uses YY to reference the tax year in 20YY format. C: will always indicate the local drive and X: will always indicate the network drive.

How to use a signature pad with ProSeries

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If you're receiving this error message, it means that you currently don't have the drivers for your signature pad installed, or they're out-of-date. To resolve this error:

1. Make sure that your signature pad is supported for use with ProSeries.
2. If you are using a Topaz signature pad, install device drivers:
   • T-LBK460-HSB-R (Download driver)
   • T-S460-HSB-R (Download driver)
   • T-L460-HSB-R (Download driver)

[bbsmod]

Found, Tools, Options, Firm /preparer info, check box next to each preparers email

[bulldogcpa]

I think you'll find the check-the-box will print the prepare name in the signature space, not place a signature.  That feature has been around for years.  

[Brother Jack]

I've been using signature pad for years and am aware of how it works.For at least the past couple years it stores my signature so I only have to click to apply when using it for this feature. So that part again is not new.

It appears PS has added some feature where it will automatically apply my (assumed stored) signature when I am presenting a client for their "wet" signature.  So they are telling us they have added some new feature and nowhere can I find out how it works.

[nadams]

I am getting the impression that Intuit sent out another poorly worded blast email.  The definition of a "signature" is a person's name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification.  Inserting my typed name on a line that requests a signature is not what I expected after reading their poorly worded blast email.  I am back to using Adobe Acrobat to solve the inefficiencies of Proseries for yet another tax season ;-(  If any Proseries programmers read this, please correct me if I am wrong in my assumption.