@ pwaldeier wrote:
When I do my return check it says i don't have a pin but it only allows me to enter 5 digits.
You haven't said anything about your situation and what you are wanting to do. Since you chose a topic about IP PIN to post your question, I'll assume that is your issue. If the IRS requires you to use a 6-digit IP PIN (Identity Protection PIN), that is NOT entered in the efiling section. The 5-digit self-select PIN that you are asked to enter during efiling (where you choose the 5 digits) is something different.
We also don't know if you are using Online TurboTax or desktop software (CD/download). I've provided the methods to enter an IP PIN below for both the CD and online versions.
Method for CD/download version:
- Click the Federal tab (Personal tab in Home and Business edition)
- Subtab Other Tax Situations.
- Scroll down to topic Other Return Info.
- Choose subtopic Identity Protection PIN, and Start or Update.
Another way (may work in both desktop and online versions) :
- Open your return interview, then click in the top right on the SEARCH icon.
- Enter the term IP PIN without quotes. When entering that phrase, ignore the dropdown menu, and instead click the small magnifying glass on that same line.
- Then click on Jump to IP PIN.
Or here's another way (Online TurboTax only) :
- With your return open, click in the left menu column on TAX TOOLS, then choose TOOLS.
- In the Tools window choose TOPIC SEARCH.
- Enter the term IP PIN without quotes.
- In the selection list highlight IP PIN and click GO.
Or here's a direct navigation method for Online TurboTax) :
- With your return open, in the left menu column, click Federal.
- Then at the top of the screen choose Other Tax Situations
- If this is your first time in that section, answer the preliminary questions, and it may ask you if you have an IP PIN. If so, indicate "yes", and keep following the screens as it guides you to enter it.
- If it doesn't, such as if you've previously been in that section, click on "See all uncommon tax situations" to see all the topics in that section.
- In the "Uncommon tax situations" list, scroll down to Other Return Info, and expand to see the subtopics, one of which is Identity Protection PIN.
