Ok, I think I understand this now, so what I'm seeing here: https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/self-select-pin-method-for-forms-1040-and-4868-modernized-e-fil...
the 5 digit PIN is ONLY for efiling the 1040 and not the paper 1040. So in 2024 if my child can file a eFile return she will at the time set a 5 digit PIN for the 2024 eFile 1040 and leave the 2023 PIN blank.
On the 2023 paper 1040 I can however fill out the Third Party Designee and set my own PIN to verify myself if the IRS contacts me for questions regarding the 2023 paper 1040.
I've been eFiling forever, very disruptive to have to figure out how to go back to paper returns 🙂
Thanks for your help!
