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The IRS 6 digit IP PIN and the 5 digit PIN are different things. 

 

What is the difference between the Self-Select PIN and the IP PIN?

 

If you have a 6 digit PIN from the IRS, this is used to verify your identity if you have been a victim identity theft in the past.

 

What is the 6-digit IP PIN?

 

You can enter your 6-digit IP PIN in the federal section of the program.

  1. Select Your uncommon tax situations
  2. Select Other Return Info
  3. Select Identity Protection PIN
  4. Proceed to follow the steps to enter your information from the IRS

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