Automatic dating of Form 8879

[James P]

Form 8879 (California) automatically inserts the date in Part III.

How do I get the Federal Form 8879 to do the same?

Also, is there a way I can get both forms to insert my name in the area "ERO's signature"?

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

The federal used to do it also then it stopped in 2018, so something must have changed

[TAXOH]

On the federal 8879 you would need to.open the form and in part II there is a box to check to generate date.  I don't think you can print the name. 

[L0ngtaithien]

You must check both boxes on the 8879 to have generate today date and your name or your firm name on the firm. 

[clr600]

I found the date box but not the signature box where is it on 8879

[L0ngtaithien]

My mistake ...

To be exact... Go to Tools >>> Options >>> Firm/Preparer Info ... Make sure you check the box. 

[clr600]

That only works on the 1040