Electronic signatures accepted next tax season.
The FTB FTB Franchise Tax Board (California; they collect income and sales tax) FTB Family Tax Benefit (Australian welfare assistance) FTB First Time Buyer (housing) is adding electronic signature options to its e-file procedures, mirroring IRS An abbreviation for the Internal Revenue Service, a federal agency charged with the responsibility of administering and enforcing internal revenue laws. procedures by allowing taxpayers and tax practitioners to sign using a personal identification number.
Beginning January, the FTB will accept electronic signatures using Self-Select PIN and Practitioner PIN methods.
In addition, you still will have the option to use the California E-file Return Authorization The right or permission to use a system resource; the process of granting access. See access control. (Form 8453).
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