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April 8, 2025
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IRS Identify Protection PIN

  • April 8, 2025
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Why don't you make it easier to enter the IRS Identify PIN by adding it to the Step-by-Step module?  There is no question that asks "Do you have an IRS Identify PIN?  If so, enter it here ______"

Best answer by VolvoGirl

Are you using the separate Business program or the personal Desktop program.  I don’t know if or how to enter it into Business.   But for a personal tax return, if the search doesn’t give you a Jump To link you can get to it here,

 

The 6-digit Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is different from the 5-digit e-filing PIN, and is entered in a different place. Here's how to enter your IP PIN in TurboTax if you are e-filing.

  • Click the Federal Taxes tab or Personal (Home & Business)
  • Click "Other Tax Situations."
  • Scroll down to the section "Other Return Info."
  • Click the Start, Update, or Revisit button for "Identity protection PIN."

 

For security, TurboTax does not show the IP PIN on the printed copy of your return.

2 replies

SharonD007
April 8, 2025

Follow the instructions in the TurboTax article How do I add or remove my 6-digit IP PIN? to enter your IP PIN in the correct spot.

 

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VolvoGirl
VolvoGirlAnswer
Employee
April 8, 2025

Are you using the separate Business program or the personal Desktop program.  I don’t know if or how to enter it into Business.   But for a personal tax return, if the search doesn’t give you a Jump To link you can get to it here,

 

The 6-digit Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is different from the 5-digit e-filing PIN, and is entered in a different place. Here's how to enter your IP PIN in TurboTax if you are e-filing.

  • Click the Federal Taxes tab or Personal (Home & Business)
  • Click "Other Tax Situations."
  • Scroll down to the section "Other Return Info."
  • Click the Start, Update, or Revisit button for "Identity protection PIN."

 

For security, TurboTax does not show the IP PIN on the printed copy of your return.