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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 7:23:33 PM

I forgot to enter my Ip pin

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 7:23:38 PM

If you already filed expect to get rejected .. then you can enter the IP PIN and resend the return. 


A 6-digit PIN is an Identity Protection PIN (also called an IP PIN) that the IRS provides for victims of ID theft whose cases they are working with. That is entered in a completely different program area--not in the efile section.

The regular Efiling PIN is 5 digits and will be encountered during the process of efiling.

If you have a 6-digit IP PIN to enter, here's where to enter it.

·         FEDERAL TAXES tab. (or Personal tab in Home and Business)

·         Then sub tab "Other Tax Situations."

·         Scroll down to "Other Return Info".

·         Find subtopic "Identity Protection PIN", and click START.


Expert Alumni
May 16, 2021 8:54:43 PM

According to this IRS website, you must renew your IP PIN each year. After receiving the IP PIN, this is how you report. You are responsible for performing this action each and every year. Here is how to report once you receive it.

  •     FEDERAL TAXES tab. (or Personal tab in Home and Business)
  •    Then sub tab "Other Tax Situations."
  •    Scroll down to "Other Return Info".
  •    Find subtopic "Identity Protection PIN", and click START.

20 Replies
New Member
May 31, 2019 7:23:35 PM

where do I find my returns to correct

New Member
May 31, 2019 7:23:37 PM

I need a new IP. # to file I only have a 5 digit

Level 15
May 31, 2019 7:23:38 PM

If you already filed expect to get rejected .. then you can enter the IP PIN and resend the return. 


A 6-digit PIN is an Identity Protection PIN (also called an IP PIN) that the IRS provides for victims of ID theft whose cases they are working with. That is entered in a completely different program area--not in the efile section.

The regular Efiling PIN is 5 digits and will be encountered during the process of efiling.

If you have a 6-digit IP PIN to enter, here's where to enter it.

·         FEDERAL TAXES tab. (or Personal tab in Home and Business)

·         Then sub tab "Other Tax Situations."

·         Scroll down to "Other Return Info".

·         Find subtopic "Identity Protection PIN", and click START.


New Member
May 31, 2019 7:23:39 PM

I can't get the pin I've tried calling and looking up my last return and all

Level 15
May 31, 2019 7:23:41 PM

If you can't get the 2015 AGI and you don't remember the PIN you picked to file the 2015 return then you will just have to mail in the return.....

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/electronic-filing-pin-request">https://www.irs.gov/individuals/electronic-filing-pin-request</a>

Employee Writer
May 31, 2019 7:23:43 PM

More info can be found here:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301088

Returning Member
Feb 7, 2020 8:26:09 AM

help I  ip pin bu they said I don't.

Returning Member
Feb 7, 2020 8:29:37 AM

your are know help.  I have used TurboTax  for over ten years  

Returning Member
Feb 7, 2020 8:33:53 AM

You said in your information that came me you would help.I pay for a tax program from  you.

Expert Alumni
Feb 7, 2020 8:33:58 AM

You do not need a PIN number from last year to electronically file your return.  You will however you will need your 2018 AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) in

 

If you used TurboTax last year you can view your 2018 AGI by selecting Documents on the left hand side of your screen.  Select View Documents from: Select 2018 on the drop down menu.

 

OR

 

You can obtain a copy of last year's tax transcript online using IRS link:  https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

 

OR

 

If you have a copy of your 2018 tax return, your AGI is located on line 8b.

 

@berthad2016

 

Returning Member
Feb 7, 2020 8:37:34 AM

Your tax program cost me money I am retired and money tight

Intuit Alumni
Feb 7, 2020 9:03:50 AM

The IRS has discontinued the e-filing PIN option. To verify your identity for e-filing, you’ll need to use last year’s adjusted gross income (AGI).

The e-filing PIN isn’t the same thing as the Self Select PIN or the IP PIN.

What happened to the e-filing PIN?

You can find your 2018 AGI In a number of ways:

  • In your TurboTax Online or Mobile app account under Your tax returns and documents
  • On your 2018 originally filed tax return, form 1040 (Line 37), 1040A (Line 21), 1040EZ (Line 4), 1040NR (Line 36), Form 1040X (Line 1, column A)
  • By ordering a transcript on the IRS Get Transcript site, or buy a full copy of your return by following the instructions here.

The IRS requires your AGI for identity verification.

 

How do I find last year’s AGI?

New Member
Jan 25, 2021 12:42:51 PM

my ip # is [PII removed] thank you

Intuit Alumni
Jan 25, 2021 1:09:08 PM

Follow the instructions here on how to enter your IP PIN number.

Level 1
Feb 13, 2021 4:40:36 AM

How long does it take to get rejected for missing ID Pin

 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 13, 2021 12:38:34 PM

Have you already filed your tax return?  It can take 24-48 for the IRS to accept or reject a return. However, since they only started accepting returns yesterday, February 12, it may take longer as they work through the stockpiled returns. Please see this TurboTax FAQ for more information. 

@WCDEMP

Level 2
May 16, 2021 1:05:45 PM

It would be a great reminder andTurbotax should ask me if I have an IP PIN. Since I've used Turbotax for filing every year for the past 12 years, it should know that I have an IP PIN and should not file my return without asking for it. It asks me for a host of things that don't apply to me so surely it could ask me for something that does.

Expert Alumni
May 16, 2021 8:54:43 PM

According to this IRS website, you must renew your IP PIN each year. After receiving the IP PIN, this is how you report. You are responsible for performing this action each and every year. Here is how to report once you receive it.

  •     FEDERAL TAXES tab. (or Personal tab in Home and Business)
  •    Then sub tab "Other Tax Situations."
  •    Scroll down to "Other Return Info".
  •    Find subtopic "Identity Protection PIN", and click START.

Returning Member
Oct 8, 2021 8:31:02 AM

I need help actually. 

 

I input my 6 digits ID  pin inside the tax form as I filled it out.

Was i supposed to add the 6 digits again after I sign the paper to be mail off?

Level 15
Oct 8, 2021 8:43:17 AM


@BerniceGhost  wrote:

I need help actually. 

 

I input my 6 digits ID  pin inside the tax form as I filled it out.

Was i supposed to add the 6 digits again after I sign the paper to be mail off?


If you did not e-file your tax return then the 6 digit IP PIN was supposed to entered by you on the Form 1040 page 2 to the right of the where you signed and dated the tax return.

 

If you mailed the tax return without entering the IP PIN on the Form 1040 then this will delay the processing of the tax return by the IRS.  They may send you a notice in the mail questioning the missing IP PIN on the form.