If you are finishing Step 3 in TurboTax ("Finish & File"), you will be asked to create a 5-digit Self-Select PIN to electronically sign your return. You can create the PIN yourself.
If you are referring to an IP PIN, it would be a 6 digit PIN issued by the IRS for identity protection.
If you were asked for an Identity Protection (IP) PIN it is because you, or a dependent of yours has been identified as a victim of identity theft, or you previously opted into the IRS IP PIN program for enhanced security. If you have been assigned an IP PIN, you must use it, or your return will be rejected.
if the IRS has determined that you are a victim of tax-related identity theft, they will automatically enroll you in the Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) program. They will mail you a CP01A notice containing a new 6-digit IP PIN. This notice is typically sent every year in December or early January to the address on your last filed tax return.
If you are trying to locate your IP PIN you can sign in to your IRS Online Account using ID.me on the IRS.gov website to retrieve your current IP PIN. Your IP PIN is available through your “Profile” page. Retrieve your identity protection PIN (IP PIN)
Steps to Find Your IP PIN Online
- Go to the IRS Get an IP PIN page.
- Click Get an IP PIN.
- Sign in to your ID.me account (or create a new one, which requires a photo of your government ID and a selfie).
- Once verified, navigate to your Profile to view your 6-digit PIN.
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