Downloading your final return and/or partnership returns is simple
Below are instructions for both individual tax returns (Form 1040) as well as Schedule K-1 (if applicable).
SafeSend Returns
Watch the video or follow the instructions below to access your tax return, electronically sign, and make payments.
We use SafeSend returns for the following tax returns:
- Individual Tax Returns
- K-1 Partnership Returns
Follow the steps below and do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions:
- You will receive an email message from noreply@safesendreturns.com or noreply@safesend.com
- There is a link at the bottom of the email to access your tax return – Click on the Link in the Email
- Click anywhere on the folder you see on your screen
- You’ll be asked to type in the last or first four digits of your social security or EIN number to verify your identity; click Continue
- Select Request Access Code (a one-time code will be sent to your email address or mobile device) and Enter the Access Code
- Click Continue and you will now see the main landing page of your return
- On the left you will see a summary of your return, overpayments applied, and payments due along with estimated payments for the coming year
- Select Click Here to Begin (green button)
- You will see a message from Dean Dorton; click Continue on the bottom right which will move you into reviewing your documents, filing instructions, tax return, and any attachments sent to you
- If you want to forward your tax return to someone click Forward a Copy of my Tax Documents and follow the instructions
- Once you review your documents, click Continue
- For Partnerships: If the return includes K-1s to be distributed, you have the option of emailing K-1s to the recipients. Simply enter their email address. You can come back to this screen to check the status to see if the recipient has received and/or accessed their K-1.
- For individuals: You will either select to electronically sign (e-sign) your documents or print, sign, and return the forms – we highly recommend electronically signing your documents in order to process your returns faster
- Electronically signing:
- Enter your date of birth to verify your identify
- Check the box that states you have reviewed your tax returns and plan to sign electronically
- If it is a joint return, you will see your spouses’ name listed and a spot to enter your spouse’s email address (once you are finished signing, an email will be sent to your spouse to sign)
- Click Continue
- Complete the additional identity verification questions
- Click the Start arrow at the top which will take you through signing in the appropriate spots; you can use the automatic generated signature or draw your signature; click Apply
- Click Next to move down to the next signature field and click Signature each time you see it; your previous signature will be inserted
- Once you finish signing, click Continue at the bottom right
- The screen will give you one last chance to verify your spouse’s email (if applicable); click Continue
- The next screen shows any payments that need to be made (if applicable) – Click on Each Payment to download the voucher (pay by check or money order) or pay online via each authority’s website (example: IRS)
- You can select your preferences to be sent email reminders of when payments are due (if applicable)
- Once you’ve finished with the process, select Done
- You can again view or download any of your documents and go back in the system to make payments
The Dean Dorton team will be notified as soon as you completely sign your returns and then we submit them to the proper taxing authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive a notification when my tax return is ready to sign?
Yes! Email notifications regarding your return will come from noreply@safesendreturns.com or noreply@safesend.com