LAC 61:I.4906 — Signature Alternatives for Preparers

A. Income tax return preparers may sign original returns and amended returns by means of a rubber stamp, mechanical device, or computer software program. These alternative methods of signing must include either a facsimile of the individual preparer's signature or the individual preparer's printed name. Income tax return preparers utilizing one of these alternative means are personally responsible for affixing their signatures to returns. Income tax preparers who use alternative methods of signing must provide all of the other preparer information that is required on returns. This regulation does not alter the signature requirements for any other type of document currently required to be manually signed.