topic Re: 6 vs 5 digit PIN in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

6 vs 5 digit PIN

frankfwg — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:56:34 GMT

I've selected Search in TT and followed the instructions to enter a 6 digit IRS PIN, which I did, but when I go to file my return, TT only allows me to enter 5 digits as valid. Whats the solution? And why is there not an option under file to enter either. Still unable to E-file a return. A lot of posts on this topic, but not a solution that works.

Re: 6 vs 5 digit PIN

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:58:23 GMT

If you have a 6 digit PIN issued to you by the IRS you need to enter it in order to e-file. Go to Federal>Other Tax Situations>Other Return Info>Identity Protection PIN and enter the six-digit PIN.

Re: 6 vs 5 digit PIN

DoninGA — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:00:07 GMT

The 5 digit PIN is a self-selected PIN for e-filing the tax return. It has nothing to do with the 6 digit Identity Protection PIN you received from the IRS. You need to have your IP PIN entered and you need to enter the 2023 AGI for your electronic signature.

Re: 6 vs 5 digit PIN

GGGGary554 — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:00:58 GMT

Does this mean I leave the 5 digit PIN box blank, or does it not matter what's entered there? Thanks

Re: 6 vs 5 digit PIN

DoninGA — Wed, 07 May 2025 20:07:27 GMT

@GGGGary554 wrote:

Does this mean I leave the 5 digit PIN box blank, or does it not matter what's entered there? Thanks

No, you cannot leave the 5 digit e-file PIN box empty. TurboTax requires that you enter any 5 digit number in that box so the tax return can be e-filed.