Signing your electronic tax return is more complicated than jotting your name on a signature line. When you e-file, the IRS requires an electronic signature consisting of two parts: identity verification and information verification.
2014 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
This dollar amount is found on your 2014 Form 1040 (Line 37), Form 1040A (Line 21), or Form 1040EZ (Line 4).
Enter "0" and leave the 2014 Personal Identification Number (PIN) field blank if you:
Later, during the alerts process, you will receive a Red Alert and you will need to place a check-mark in the box indicating that your prior year AGI was in fact "0".
Keep in mind:
2014 Personal Identification Number (PIN)
2015 IRS Issued Electronic Filing PIN (must have been obtained before June 2016)
To enter this PIN:
Electronic Signature Requirements
To verify your information and sign the return, enter the following required information on the next screen:
Once you have completed the electronic signature, you may continue through the e-filing steps.