I have used Turbotax successfully for years. As part of the filing process every year the software autofills a 5 digit numeric PIN . This code is the same every year and was generated by me when I first used the software many years ago. Is this code just for TurboTax internal controls or does this code protect me from criminals attempting to file taxes with the IRS under my name? I understand that the IRS issues 6 digit security PIN's (which change every year and are communicated by US Mail) to increase individual security. Should I abandon the static code I currently use and register for the IRS generated code? My goal is to foil criminals from filing under my name. Any clarity/advice appreciated.
Thank you.
