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Learn about the IRS e-signature policy successes and guidance to facilitate the adoption of electronic signatures in tax processes. Explore pilot programs and proposals from Fall 2009 onwards to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.
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Government Impact on Adoption and Expansion of eSignatures and eRecords Kevin Hatton Director, E-file Provider Program Management Internal Revenue Service November 15, 2012
IRS e-signature Points of Discussion 3 IRS Pilot and Proposal Successes IRS e-signature Solicitation IRS e-signature Policy Guidance
e-signature Pilot and Proposal Successes Period: Fall 2009 to Present As industry adopts new electronic concepts, e-signature pilots offer the Return Preparer Office (RPO) the opportunity to evaluate these new methodologies to assist industry in eliminating manual processes to save time, money, and resources for the IRS and our stakeholders. E-signature proposals approved by IRS are accepted alternative signature methods. 5
e-signature Pilot and Proposal Successes Period: Fall 2009 to Present 6
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IRS e-signature Solicitation Internal Revenue Bulletin – Solicitation of recommendations for acceptable e-signature standards E-signature Revenue Procedure – Consistent IRS e-signature policy guidance incorporating GPEA, the ESIGN Act, UETA Laws, etc. 10
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