I do several 941s in the course of a quarter, and for a couple of clients I am actually a consultant, paid by the hour to troubleshoot accounting and system problems. For these two clients, I actually prepare the 941 at home.
The 941 (as well as most other forms) has a place for the taxpayer's signature and the preparer's signature. As a consultant, I take full responsibility for the numbers, verify deposits, and sign in the taxpayer's slot. As this work is done at home, it is not timely to procure the signature of the owner.
Am I required to sign as the preparer as well?
(I expect many of you to derail the question and tell me of the horrors in liability and that I shouldn't do it. But a Yes or No to the question will suffice)
The 941 (as well as most other forms) has a place for the taxpayer's signature and the preparer's signature. As a consultant, I take full responsibility for the numbers, verify deposits, and sign in the taxpayer's slot. As this work is done at home, it is not timely to procure the signature of the owner.
Am I required to sign as the preparer as well?
(I expect many of you to derail the question and tell me of the horrors in liability and that I shouldn't do it. But a Yes or No to the question will suffice)
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