IRS to Allow E-Signatures on Certain Tax Forms Indefinitely (1)

The IRS will continue to accept electronic signatures on certain tax forms “indefinitely,” the agency announced Monday.

As a way to help the agency and taxpayers complete forms remotely during the pandemic, the IRS eased the electronic signature policy to allow accept scanned or photographed images of signatures and digital signatures on certain documents.

Electronic signatures will be accepted until “more robust technical solutions are deployed,” the agency said in its release. The temporary policy allowing for encrypted emails was also extended until Oct. 31, 2025.

“While these digital flexibilities were critical during the pandemic, it’s equally important to ...