What if the taxpayer doesn't e-sign Form 8453-TE or is delaying the process?

If the taxpayer hasn’t signed the form yet, here are your options:

• Resend the E-sign Request:
  They may have missed the original email. Click ‘Resend E-sign Request’ to send a new notification.

• Switch to a manual signature:
  Download and print Form 8453-TE. Ask your taxpayer to sign the physical copy, then upload the scanned version after you've added your signature.

As the tax professional, it’s your responsibility to ensure that Form 8453-TE is properly signed and submitted along with the extension Form 8868.