IRS Temporarily Permits E-signature of 83(b) Elections

On April 15, 2021, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a temporary deviation from the handwritten signature requirement for a limited list of tax forms, including elections under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, allowing taxpayers and representatives to use electronic or digital signatures when signing such forms. The temporary deviation expires on December 31, 2021, and applies to forms signed and postmarked on August 28,...
By: Perkins Coie

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