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The global option to enable the Alternative Electronic Signature option for all CA return types is located under Setup > Options > States > CA. Select Enable Alternative signature option (All packages). Click OK to save your selection.
On a return-by-return basis, you can select to enable the alternative electronic signature in CA data entry by selecting Yes for Enable Alternative Electronic Signature on the applicable screen as follows:
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Individual return: CA 540 screen.
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Estate return: CA 541 screen.
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Corporation: CA 100 screen.
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S corporation: CA 100S screen.
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Partnership: CA 565 screen.
Note Alternative electronic signatures are not currently supported on CA Form 199 in the tax-exempt package.