An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a 6-digit number that the IRS gives taxpayers who were victims of tax-related identity theft. The IP PIN validates a Social Security number's true owner and prevents future tax fraud. Most taxpayers don't need one.
However, if you received an IP PIN or CP01A notice from the IRS in the past (or you opted in to the pilot program) you must use your 2018 IP PIN to validate your identity when you file your 2018 return. We are unable to issue IP PINs and you won't find them on your tax paperwork. You can only get IP PINs from the IRS by following these instructions.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302031
You cannot use last year’s IP PIN. The IRS will send you a CP01A notice with your new IP PIN by early January of 2019. That's the one you'll need to file your 2018 return.
If you lost your IP PIN or haven't received one yet, learn how to get one.
For the purpose of signing your electronic return, you can reuse your Self-Select PIN from last year or create a new one to use. It doesn’t matter which option you choose.
The Self-Select PIN is a random five-digit number that you enter as your electronic signature when e-filing your return.
The IP PIN is a six-digit number that the IRS assigns to victims of tax-related identity theft.
Yes I need to change my pin number bc I forgotten my old one
Yes please can u help me I need to change my pin number bci forgot my old one
There are two different PINs associated with tax returns.
The five digit self-select PIN that was used for signing your e-filed tax return is being phased out. In some cases you can use the PIN you had last year instead of your AGI.
Click here to retrieve your transcript or AGI.
The six digit identity protection PIN is issued by the IRS. It is given automatically if you report identity theft, or you can request it if you want. You can retrieve your IP PIN from the IRS.
Are you referring to the Self Select 5 digit pin number?
If you don't remember the one you chose last year you can create a new one to use.
Please see the TurboTax FAQ: What is the difference between the five-digit Self-Select PIN I created last year and my Self-Select PIN this year? for more information.
I went through the CP301 process to create an account, tryinig to recover my 5 digit PIN and finally got the 6 digit PIN, which doesn't help me because Turbotax form calls for the 5 digit PIN. What can I do?
If you are at the final stages of completing the File section of TurboTax, the 5 digit pin can be any 5 digits you like. Some people use their zip code. This pin would be needed to verify your identity if you call the IRS to inquire about your tax return. You can enter any 5 digits, its up to you.
The Identity Protection Pin you applied for through IRS.gov is entered into TurboTax in the Other Tax Situations categories. After you have logged in and are in your return:
The Identity Protection PIN issued is good for the current processing year only. You must use your latest IP PIN on any delinquent prior year Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ or 1040PR/SS returns you may file electronically in the current year.
My husband past away in 2020. I, Kim changed the status listing me first. I also reversed the pin no. Mine was 22222, but this year, I entered as 11111. So my e-file is rejected by IRS. How do I correct it? HELP
Please follow these steps:
There are 2 possible PIN numbers and they serve different purposes. There is a 5-digit Self-Select PIN and a 6-digit Identity Protection (IP) PIN. @Mallon
The IP PIN is a six-digit number that the IRS assigns to victims of tax-related identity theft. Only the IRS issues these; click the link if you need more information on the IP PIN.
The Self-Select PIN is a random five-digit number that you enter as your electronic signature when e-filing your return.. You can reuse your Self-Select PIN from last year or create a new one to use. 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). You are the only one that knows the PIN you used to e-file last year - it is not recorded or saved anywhere in TurboTax. If you did not e-file last year, you do not have a prior year self-select PIN.
If you are talking about the IP PIN pin that is given to victims of Identity Theft, click on this link that Dawn gave above - "The IP PIN is a six-digit number ". This will take you to a TurboTax Help article that will tell you where to go on the IRS website to try to get your IP PIN from them online.
I don't have my 2019 tax refund and I don't remember my 5 digit pin
If you prepared your tax return using TurboTax in 2019, you can follow the instructions in the link below to access your 2019 tax return.
Accessing prior year returns in TurboTax
The other option is to order copies or transcripts from the IRS.
Requesting copies of prior returns from the IRS
@allenakal75 wrote:Is my pin my password??
A PIN for what reason??? We don't know what kind of PIN you are referring to, since you've provided no context in regard to your issue. For example, we don't know if you are in the process of efiling a 2020 return and referring to a 5-digit Self-Select PIN used to electronically sign the 2020 return, or a 6-digit IP PIN (Identity Protection PIN) for certain victims of ID theft, or some other PIN. If you have either of those PINS, those are numbers not passwords.
Or are you trying to verify a 2020 return using your 2019 Self-Select PIN instead of the 2019 AGI?
You would need to explain your situation in enough detail that users in the community forum might know what you are asking about, but do not post any personal info in this public Internet forum.
And what tax year are you referring to? In another recent thread you said you are preparing a 2019 return, which cannot be prepared online and which cannot be efiled. A 2019 return requires the 2019 desktop software and has to be printed, signed, dated, and mailed.