The issue of 5 or 6 digit id pin, what is the solution?

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April 2, 2025
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So, I managed to get the 6 digit pin in by using the the instructions for Other Tax Situations in my desktop app, but when I proceed to attempt to e-file the app requests my 5 digit pin and wants me to enter it or create one or I am not allowed to proceed. Do I just create a new 5 digit pin at this point or am I missing something?

xmasbaby0

Employee

Those are two completely different PIN's. The five digit one is a "self-selected" number that you make up for yourself. The six digit IP PIN is issued by the IRS.

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.

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jmaxflAuthor

Thank you. We seem to have and abundance of "pins" and I have now created new 5 digit e-file pins for myself and my wife and will see how this works out. I appreciate your prompt response

JohnB5677

Your signature ID (also called a self-select PIN)

Is a random 5-digit number you entered last year, right before you submitted your return.
You can use it to verify your identity on this year's return.

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