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The IRS assigned a six digit pin. But your software only accepts the first 5 digits. Causing my return to be rejected. How can I fix this?

 
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The IRS assigned a six digit pin. But your software only accepts the first 5 digits. Causing my return to be rejected. How can I fix this?

To enter, edit or delete a 6 digit IP PIN

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
Click on Other Tax Situations
Scroll down to Other Return Info
On Identity Protection PIN, click the start button

 

The 5 digit PIN is for e-filing and you can choose any 5 digit number.

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The IRS assigned a six digit pin. But your software only accepts the first 5 digits. Causing my return to be rejected. How can I fix this?

You are trying to enter it in the wrong place.

 

If you have a 6 digit PIN issued to you by the IRS you need to enter it in order to e-file. 

 

Go to Federal>Other Tax Situations>Other Return Info>Identity Protection PIN and enter the six-digit PIN.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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The IRS assigned a six digit pin. But your software only accepts the first 5 digits. Causing my return to be rejected. How can I fix this?

To enter, edit or delete a 6 digit IP PIN

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
Click on Other Tax Situations
Scroll down to Other Return Info
On Identity Protection PIN, click the start button

 

The 5 digit PIN is for e-filing and you can choose any 5 digit number.

The IRS assigned a six digit pin. But your software only accepts the first 5 digits. Causing my return to be rejected. How can I fix this?

You are trying to enter it in the wrong place.

 

If you have a 6 digit PIN issued to you by the IRS you need to enter it in order to e-file. 

 

Go to Federal>Other Tax Situations>Other Return Info>Identity Protection PIN and enter the six-digit PIN.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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