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New Member
posted Jul 15, 2024 5:38:11 AM

How do I enter the 6 digit IP Pin using Turbo Tax desktop?

The field is only 5-digits,

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Level 15
Jul 15, 2024 5:41:08 AM

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.

 

 

New Member
Jul 15, 2024 6:20:57 AM

Good day, I do not have those menu options in the desktop version

Level 15
Jul 15, 2024 6:24:46 AM

To enter, edit or delete a 6 digit IP PIN

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
Click on Other Tax Situations
Scroll down to Other Return Info
On Identity Protection PIN, click the start button

New Member
Feb 12, 2025 7:30:44 PM

This route does not exist for desktop premier. Can you PLEASE tell us how to do it for desktop versions?

Level 15
Feb 12, 2025 7:41:26 PM

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.