How do I find out my 5 digit code from last year that they want me to put in

[Tananique1]

How due I find my 6 digit code for my tax return from 2018

[HeatherPLO]

Please see the Help Article here to assist in getting your 6 digit code.

[Goober1965]

I need to find out my 5-digit Identity Theft Protection pin number from last year

[Goober1965]

I need to retrieve my pin so I can file my taxes

[HeatherPLO]

If you don't remember your 5 digit PIN, you can definitely use your 2019 AGI to file.  There are a few ways to obtain this. Please see the Help Article here for further instructions.

[mesquitebean]

---

@ Goober1965 wrote:

I need to find out my 5-digit Identity Theft Protection pin number from last year

---

Something doesn't gel.   An IP PIN (Identity Protection PIN) is a 6-digit code and a new one is required every year.   If you are required to file with an IP PIN, some filers get a letter from the IRS each year with the new code while other filers have to use the IP PIN Retrieval Tool each year to get their new IP PIN.

So are you required by the IRS to use an IP PIN each year?    If that's your situation, the 6-digit IP PIN Retrieval tool is at this page:

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

If that's not your situation, then you need to explain more, and why did you say 5 digits instead of 6 digits?  Are you confusing it with something else?

The IP PIN is not entered in the FILE section during efiling.    In the FILE section it may ask you to enter a 5-digit Self-Select PIN (aka "Signature ID) to sign the return (which can be the same as last year, but doesn't have to be), but that is not an IP PIN.  On the screen with the Signature ID (Self-Select PIN), it will tell you that you can enter 5 digits of your choice.

An IP PIN is 6 digits and entered in a different part of the interview.  If you are required to use an IP PIN, you have to enter the IP PIN in the proper interview section.  We can tell you where and how to enter it once you have it (if applicable.)

Then during efiling you will also have to verify the efiling either with your 2019 AGI or by using the 5-digit Self-Select PIN that you used last year.   Most people use the AGI field to verify their efile and enter their 2019 AGI.  

We can tell you more, but so far we do not understand your situation and what you are doing.

[tullchick2020]

Can somebody help me find the number of my last one of my 2019 tax return cuz I cannot find it

[angel682santiago]

how can i get the pin from my taxes is keep sayin i need a pin

[HeatherPLO]

You should be able to utilize your AGI to file if you do not remember your PIN.  There are a few ways to obtain this. Please see the Help Article here for further instructions.  

[Mariposa1965]

Please help me find my 5 digit code from 2019

[Mariposa1965]

what if i cant find my taxes

[Cass0317]

@Mariposa1965 If you used the Online version, first, make sure you're using the same TurboTax account (with the same username) as in prior years. Otherwise, the below instructions won't work.

If you're signing in for the first time this year, we may ask you some questions before you get to the Tax Home screen where you can access your prior year returns. 

If you need to find an account, our account recovery tool can help you find your User ID or password.

Please see the TurboTax FAQ's below for additional assistance:

• How do I access a prior year return?

• Why can't I find my return in Tax Home or My Docs™?

• How do I find last year’s AGI?

• What is my signature ID?

[Navydoc1]

Having hard time get 5 digit code from last year what to do?

[EbonyA]

@Navydoc1, If you are referring to your self-select pin from last year and you are needing it to e-sign your return, then you can just create a new one if you are having difficulty remembering the one from last year. For Identification purposes, you may use your AGI instead. The following FAQ provides that confirmation: 5 digit self select pin while this FAQ provides the steps for obtaining your AGI. 

[mmad0929]

Tried efiling yesterday - rejected because (1) wrong AGI and (2) not the same PIN as last year.  AGI was correct and have never efiled before, so how can my PIN be wrong?