Possible bug: Won't accept 6 digit IPPIN

[evmunson]

I must use an IPPIN when I file.  Prior to 2021 this was a five digit number.  For the 2021 tax year, my IPPIN is six digits.  Turbotax does not allow me to enter the sixth digit, so I can't e-file.

Is there a workaround?  Is it a bug and will there be a fix?

[evmunson]

I now need to clarify the situation.  The place where I couldn't enter the sixth digit was on the "Sign Your Return" page.  I was able to enter 6 digits in the IPPIN page under Other Tax Situations.  Then when I arrived at Sign Your Return, I saw only the first five digits of the IPPIN.  I don't yet know whether my return was accepted by the IRS.

[SteamTrain]

Two different PINs

The 6-digit IP-PIN is in a special place .

You enter it in the Federal taxes section, on the "Other Tax Situations" tab.....down in the "Other Return Info" section

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After entering it there, you should be able to efile.

......but during the filing process, there is the regular PIN....you will use either your older 5-digit regular PIN, or last year's originally efiled AGI.

[evmunson]

I understand now.  It's a kind of subtle distinction.  It might be good if the Sign Your Return page had some text saying "This is NOT the IPPIN".  Anyway, the return was accepted

[LindseyLO]

We are happy you were able to receive assistance and file, and thanks for the suggestion/feedback.