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April 8, 2024
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ID PIN from IRS is 6 digits long but TT field only allows 5 digits...how do I file it keeps getting rejected

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The IRS ID Protection PIN is 6 digits long; but Turbo Tax Field only allows 5 digits to be entered...how do I file, I have been rejected 2 times already!

 

    Best answer by Cynthiad66

    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.

     

    Most likely you are entering the pin in an incorrect location which is meant for your e-file pin which is 5 digits.

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    April 8, 2024

    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.

     

    Most likely you are entering the pin in an incorrect location which is meant for your e-file pin which is 5 digits.

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    bluemoonAuthor
    Employee
    April 8, 2024

    Thanks That worked...but now the 2nd question...so now what do I put for my e-fling pin? I know I used one last year...can I use the same one?

     

    CatinaT1
    April 8, 2024

    The IP Pin will change each and every year. This is an Identity Protection Pin.  

      

    You can get an Identity Protection pin here, or if you lost your IP PIN, you can go here to Retrieve IP PIN. 

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