Using IRS identity Protection PIN

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@slinde wrote:

How to use my IRS identity Protection PIN when e-filing through Turbo Tax?

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The IP PIN is a 6-digit Identity Protection PIN provided by the IRS to certain victims of ID theft.

Here are 3 ways to get to the right place to enter the 6-digit IP PIN in Online TurboTax.  You only need to use one method.   You can choose which method works for you the best.    If you're using desktop software (CD/download), try method 1 or alternatively 3 (although the steps for method 3 are slightly different in desktop software).

• With your return open, click in the top right corner on SEARCH.
• Enter the term IP PIN without quotes, ignore the dropdown menu, and instead click the magnifying glass on that same line.
• Then click on Jump to IP PIN.

Or here's a second way:

• With your return open, click in the left menu column on TAX TOOLS, then choose TOOLS.
• In the Tools window choose TOPIC SEARCH.
• Enter the term IP PIN without quotes.
• In the selection list highlight IP PIN and click GO.

Or here's a third navigation method:

• With your return open, in the left menu column click the Federal tab .
• Then at the top of the screen choose  Other Tax Situations
• After that, if necessary, click on "See all uncommon tax situations" to see all the topics in that section.
  
• In the "Uncommon tax situations" list, scroll down to Other Return Info, and expand to see the subtopics, one of which is Identity Protection PIN.