Activating a 941 Electronic Authorized Signer (After Receiving PIN)

Note:  The steps below are to be completed after a 941 online PIN has been received via mail from the IRS for a recently added authorized signer.  If needed, refer to the Adding a 941 Electronic Authorized Signer and Request PIN topic for more information.

1. From the Payroll screen, select the Government Reporting menu, Quarterly 941s, and 941 Electronic Authorized Signers/PIN Requests.

2. At the 941 Electronic Authorized Signers/PIN Requests screen, select the Active field for the recently added authorized signer in the 941 Electronic Authorized Signers List.  A checkmark will appear in the box if the Active field is selected.

Note:  The Active field is only enabled for an authorized signer if Accepted is the Submission Status.  Also, there can only be one active authorized signer for an organization.

3. Click the Save button.