How do I find my pin from last year

[MichelleLO]

The 5 digit self-select PIN you used to e-file last year is on the Federal Information worksheet on Page 4 of the worksheet. When you view or print your 2019 tax return make sure you check to Include Government and TurboTax Worksheets (optional), then select View or Print Forms.

@countrycat17

[bennie-123]

My 2020 income taxes have been rejected 2x today due to incoreect pin number even after verifying on 2019 taxes.   I have been trying to reach a turbotax specialist , have 2 case umbers no success.  Can you give me direction on another avenue to get last year's pin?  Thank you.

[poob]

TT has refused to efile my return for two years in a row. Since you can just make up any pin, it's TT not your return in all likelihood at fault.

[LinaJ2020]

I am referring our expert BillM223's response for your answer:

"There are two pins: the IP PIN (6 digit) and the e-file pin (5 digits).

If you mean the IP PIN, it was mailed to you in December by the IRS. 

Please see the following links at the IRS website:

IP PIN FAQ

How to get your IP PIN

How to retrieve your IP PIN

If you mean the e-file pin, please note that the IRS is moving away from these and would rather you use your 2019 AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) from line 8b on your 2019 1040."

To read more discussion, click here: Pin or AGI

[Byron3267]

How do I find out what PIN I used last year to electronically file my return.?

[Katina S]

If you are referring to the e-filing pin, the IRS discontinued the e-file pin. You will now just need to know your AGI.

@Byron3267

[Byron3267]

Thank you. My Turbotax program insists that I input a 5-digit pin. So I can randomly select a new pin each year?

[Alan17]

Hi,

This may not be of help to you, but to specifically answer your question, if you did not take a screen shot of the PIN page, or write it down, you may not have access to your PIN.  I'm sorry to have bad new on that, but that has been my experience.  This happened to me many years ago in the program.  The whole point of the PIN was so that it is a separate 'key' to associate with the return, keeping it 'personal'.

There is an answer further up the thread that makes reference to page 4 of the Federal Information Worksheet.  That answer is correct.  The PIN is located there, but you have to remember to save or print a PDF of ALL FORMS AND WORKSHEETS.  Or retain the ability to open the original TurboTax file with that year's program.  Sometimes people don't save the entire set of forms and worksheets.  It won't get saved with a partial PDF printing.

That is why when that page comes up in the program each year, I always take a screen shot using the snipping tool or another similar app.  That way I have record of it in case it is required.

Best Regards,

[Katina S]

Yes, when you are on the screen that is asking for a 5 digit pin, you can makeup a new one.

@Byron 3267

[Mel_]

The PIN you used last year can be found on the last page of the Federal Information Worksheet, which is part of the "Tax Return, all calculation worksheets" PDF that you saved last year from TurboTax.

[JAG49508]

I filed with Credit Karma last year but do not have my 5-digit pin to file for this year, how do I get it. I did receive a new 6 digit for 2023 but cannot be used on 2022 filing. 

[CassLO]

The Self-Select PIN is a random 5-digit number that you enter as your electronic signature when e-filing your return. The PIN number was a random number that you chose last year and is not kept in our system. Only you have access to that number. The IRS is asking for your last year's Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in lieu of that PIN number.
You can use last year's AGI. The original AGI is the amount from your prior year originally filed return as accepted by IRS. The amount can be located on:
Form 1040 - Line 38
Form 1040A - Line 21
Form 1040EZ - Line 4
Do not enter a corrected amount or the amount from an amended tax return.
For the purpose of signing your electronic return, you can reuse your Self-Select PIN from last year or create a new one to use, it doesn’t matter which option you choose.

For more information on how to locate your AGI, please follow the instructions in the TurboTax FAQ below:

How do I find last year's AGI?

@JAG49508 

[tartisv]

I'm sorry, the PIN for my spouse and I use to file through turbotax and transmit to the IRS.

[CassLO]

Are you referring to your 5 digit pin or IRS 6 digit pin?

The Self-Select PIN is a random five-digit number that you choose and enter as your electronic signature when e-filing your return or you can use your AGI.

For more information, please see the TurboTax FAQ's below:

• How do I find last year's AGI?
• Is my Self-Select PIN the same as my IP PIN?
• How do I get my 6-digit IP PIN?