6 digit pin

[DoninGA]

@jpapasod https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin

[msiskandar]

I inputted the 6-digit PIN provided by the IRS in "Other Tax Situations," then proceeded to File {E-file); in the Signature page, TT still allows only 5-digit PIN.

[DoninGA]

@msiskandar Those are two separate PIN's.  The 6 digit IP PIN you received from the IRS in entered in the Other Tax Situations section.

The e-file PIN in the File section of the program is any 5 digits you select.  And you must enter the 2024 AGI for your electronic signature.

[msiskandar]

I inputted the 6-digit PIN in "Other Tax Situation," then proceeded to E-file. In the Signature page TT still accepts only 5-digit PIN. Therefore, I cannot E-file.

[msiskandar]

Thank you for your response.

- Can I use the same 5-digit PIN for me and my spouse, or they have to be different?

- Where does the IRS 6-digit PIN appear on the E-file?

- Where do I enter the 2024 AGI?

Thank you!

[DoninGA]

@msiskandar The 5 digit PIN in the File section should be different for you and your spouse.

The 6 digit IP PIN is included in the e-filed tax return but not printed anywhere on the tax return.

You should be asked about the 2024 AGI in File section on Step 3.

[Janta12]

I too have the same issue. What can we do short of mailing them in. 

[CatinaT1]

You can get an Identity Protection pin here, or if you lost your IP PIN, you can go here to Retrieve IP PIN. 

Here are two ways to navigate to the section to enter the 6 digit IP PIN: 

1. Log in and open your return ("Take me to my return") 
2. Once the return is open, then go to the Federal Taxes tab. 
3. Subtab Other Tax Situations 
4. Scroll down to Other Return Info. 
5. Choose Identity Protection PIN and Start (or Revisit.) 
6. Next screen asks:  "Did you or any of your dependents get an IP PIN from the IRS for this year's taxes?" 

Or another way: 

1. Open your return if not already open.  ("Take me to my return.") 
2. Once the return is open, click at the top on MY ACCOUNT, then choose TOOLS. 
3. In the Tools window choose TOPIC SEARCH. 
4. Enter IP PIN without quotes. 
5. In the selection list highlight IP PIN and click GO. 
6. Next screen asks:  "Did you or any of your dependents get an IP PIN from the IRS for this year's taxes?"