Pin number: Can I use an old pin number from previous years or do I need a new one given to me by the IRS

[RayW7]

You can reuse your Self-Select PIN from last year or create a new one to use and sign your return. It doesn’t matter which option you choose.

For identification purposes, you need to enter either last year’s Self-Select PIN or adjusted gross income (AGI).

If you don't remember it you can use your AGI instead.

The IRS requires your 2019 AGI to verify your identity for e-filing. If you're paper-filing your return, you won't need your AGI because those are manually processed.

There are a few places you can get your 2019 AGI:

• If you filed your 2019 taxes with TurboTax, sign in and go down to Your tax returns & documents. Select View adjusted gross income (AGI).
• If you didn’t file your taxes with TurboTax in 2019, the best place to get last year's AGI is from the 1040 form you filed with the IRS. Look on line 8b. If you filed a 1040NR, it'll be on line 35.
• If you're having trouble locating your 2019 return, the second-best place to get your AGI is from the IRS. You can order a free transcript of your return at the IRS Get Transcript site or you can purchase a full copy of your 2019 return. Both versions will include your AGI.

If you didn't file a 2019 federal tax return (or you haven't filed one yet), enter 0 as your AGI.

[RB45]

The IRS gave me a PIN Number the sent in the mail to be placed on my return, I live in California. Your Turbotax Deluxe did not ask for it or have a place to put it on the return. I recently had my state return kicked back saying that the Federal return was not accepted because it did not have a pin number on it. How do I fix this?

[JeffreyR77]

You may be able to use the IRS Get an IP PIN online tool to retrieve your current IP PIN. The IRS requires you to register and verify your identity in order to use the tool. 

If you're unable to retrieve your IP PIN online, you may call the IRS at 800-908-4490 for specialized assistance, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time), to have your IP PIN reissued.

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