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Level 2
posted Mar 31, 2025 5:19:34 PM

6 Digit IRS Pin vs 5 Digit Turbo tax box

I have a 6 digit IRS pin to put into a 5 digit box in Tax.  A communiity post gave the sequence of handling it but I cannot find the various points mentioned which said: ' Go to Federal>Other tax situations>Other Return>Identity Protection> and enter the 6 digit PIN.  There is no tab/menu item that says 'Federal' that I can see.   Turbo tax should ask if you have a 6 digit or 5 digit pin. 

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Level 15
Mar 31, 2025 5:25:00 PM

If you have the Desktop Home & Business program it goes under Personal.  It breaks out Federal into Business & Personal.  So when you see Federal you go to Personal.  

 

The 6-digit Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is different from the 5-digit e-filing PIN, and is entered in a different place. Here's how to enter your IP PIN in TurboTax if you are e-filing.

  • Click the Federal Taxes tab or Personal (Home & Business)
  • Click "Other Tax Situations."
  • Scroll down to the section "Other Return Info."
  • Click the Start, Update, or Revisit button for "Identity protection PIN."

Expert Alumni
Mar 31, 2025 5:30:42 PM

There are 3 types of pins, all of different lengths. Follow these steps to enter your 6 digit identity protection pin:

  1. Open your return to federal Other Tax Situations
  2. Select that you want to see uncommon tax situations
  3. Select Identity Protection Pin

 

If you e-filed last year, you have a 5 digit pin for e-filing. It can be entered in the last step before filing or you can use last year's AGI to file.

 

Level 2
Mar 31, 2025 5:47:06 PM

Hi VolvoGirl,

I do not have the left menu being referred to in your screen-shot.  I am in the desktop version.  Any other suggestions?

 

Thanks you!

 

Expert Alumni
Mar 31, 2025 5:55:23 PM

Desktop, yes. Switch over to FORMS mode. Locate the Info Wks on the left side. Scroll down to Part VII. Find the Identity protection pin and enter.

 

Level 15
Mar 31, 2025 5:58:50 PM

I answered above for the Home & Business Desktop program.  Someone else posted the Online screen shot.

Level 2
Mar 31, 2025 6:03:19 PM

Hi Amy C,

I went in and found the spot to enter it.  Then went through all the screens again to finally file.  Hoping for the best.  Thank you!