Drake Tax - NY: Watermark on Forms

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Last Updated: October 18, 2024

 


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How to remove the watermark that says "no handwritten entries, other than signature, on this form"

Per New York Publication 75 Page 11:

Forms with 2D barcodes must have a watermark on the right-hand side of each printed page. The watermark must be in ALL CAPS. Main forms and attachment forms have different watermarks, see the following:

  • Watermark for main forms (including standalone form): “NO HANDWRITTEN ENTRIES, OTHER THAN SIGNATURE, ON THIS FORM.”

  • Watermark for attachment forms: “NO HANDWRITTEN ENTRIES ON THIS FORM.”

There is not a way to remove this watermark from any of the above listed forms, nor will it affect filing. Per the instructions, it is required to be there.