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posted Feb 11, 2025 4:41:15 PM

Entering IP PIN, 6-digit PIN from IRS (not the 5-digit SSP)

How to enter my IRS-issued 6 digit, "IP PIN" into TTax?

*******************See very bottom for what worked for me *************************

 

I never found "Federal Taxes," explicitly, in the desktop application.  In the desktop, Searching on, "IP PIN" took me to the INTUIT site where I got unsuccessful instructions...  

 

======== Instruction in Intuit "Community Support" was NOT successful: =====================
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/add-remove-6-digit-ip-pin/L1cz7f2zQ_US_en_US
How do I add or remove my 6-digit IP PIN?
Follow these instructions to enter your Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) or to remove an IP PIN that you accidentally entered.


Open or continue your return.
Navigate to the IP PIN section:
TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to IP PIN.
TurboTax Desktop: Search for IP pin (don't forget the space) and select the Jump to link.
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*************************The successful instruction for entering IRS issued IP PIN:*************************

1. In TurboTax (Home and Business), desktop application, open your tax return.
2. In row of tabs across top, select tab, "Personal"
3. Select "Other Tax Situations"
4.  In page, "Did you get an Identity Protection PIN from the IRS for this year's taxes?" select  [Yes]
5. Next to taxpayer's name, select [Add]

6.  "Tell us your Identity Protection PIN" (IP PIN)
        Enter your IP PIN (this PIN is obtained from the IRS ID.Me online portal, https://api.id.me/en/session/new)
7. Follow remaining TTax instructions.

DONE!

Many happy returns,

AevaO

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New Member
Mar 28, 2025 3:29:00 PM

This solution worked for me! TYVM!

I called support and they could not help me find a way to submit my 6 digit pin.

My return was immediately accepted!

My faith in the process is restored, even though i found the answer on this forum.