Answered: When running FINAL REVIEW on 1041 it shows as error saying PREPSIGN MUST BE ENTERED. What should I enter? Just my name?

Shorebird · ‎12-06-2019

IntuitCharlene · ‎12-06-2019

For Tax Year 2018 the preparers name needs to be entered for e-file. If you don't want to type this in there is a setting that will do it for you in ProSeries.

Go to Tools then Options.
Click on Firm/Preparer Info on the left side of the screen.
Under the Preparer/Electronic Return Originator Info section check the box that says Print Name in Signature Area.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Accept as solution" and then just changing the Accept as solution to Mark as Best Answer, mine gets cutoff, so it is too long. I changed mine to the following and it fits. -->**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Click "Mark as Best Answer " to mark the post that answers your question.

View solution in original post

IntuitCharlene · ‎12-06-2019

For Tax Year 2018 the preparers name needs to be entered for e-file. If you don't want to type this in there is a setting that will do it for you in ProSeries.

Go to Tools then Options.
Click on Firm/Preparer Info on the left side of the screen.
Under the Preparer/Electronic Return Originator Info section check the box that says Print Name in Signature Area.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Accept as solution" and then just changing the Accept as solution to Mark as Best Answer, mine gets cutoff, so it is too long. I changed mine to the following and it fits. -->**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Click "Mark as Best Answer " to mark the post that answers your question.

DL · ‎12-06-2019

Thanks you. I guess this is new for 2018. Forms 1041 only?

IntuitCharlene · ‎12-06-2019

There are a few states in other returns that also require the Preparer's Name in the printed section over the past few years. This is the first year its required for 1041 e-file.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Accept as solution" and then just changing the Accept as solution to Mark as Best Answer, mine gets cutoff, so it is too long. I changed mine to the following and it fits. -->**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Click "Mark as Best Answer " to mark the post that answers your question.

When running FINAL REVIEW on 1041 it shows as error saying PREPSIGN MUST BE ENTERED. What should I enter? Just my name?

©1997-2025 Intuit, Inc. All rights reserved.

Intuit, QuickBooks, QB, TurboTax, and Mint are registered trademarks of Intuit, Inc. Terms and conditions, features, support, pricing and service options subject to change without notice.

By accessing and using this page you agree to the Terms and Conditions.