JulieS
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After you file

Yes, you can enter a six digit IP PIN. Here's how to do that:

 

  1. Sign in to your account and open your return.
  2. Scroll down to Other Tax Situations, select the down arrow to the right.
  3. Select Review/ Edit.
  4. Select the down arrow to the right of Other Return Info
  5. Select Start or Update to the right of Identity Protection PIN.
  6. Answer the first question Yes.
  7. Select  Add to the right of your name.
  8. Enter the number on the next screen. 
  9. At this point, you can continue your tax return. 
     

The five digit PIN at the end of the return is a substitute for a pen and ink signature. 
 

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