Is my Self-Select PIN the same as my IP PIN?

by TurboTax •   499
Updated December 19, 2025 5:34 AM

No. The Self-Select PIN is a random 5-digit number that you enter as your electronic signature when e-filing your return.

The IP PIN is a 6-digit number that the IRS assigns to victims of tax-related identity theft.

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