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What is the five digit signature ID?

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June 7, 2019
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It is needed when you are about to file your return

TurboTax Deluxe Online

Employee

The 5 digit signature ID on the Consent to Disclosure screen (also called a Self-Select PIN) is how you sign your federal return if you're e-filing. It's the electronic equivalent of manually signing a paper return.

If the field is blank, just enter any 5-digit number. You can re-use your IRS e-filing PIN or make up a totally different number. Same goes for your spouse if you're filing jointly.

And if you see a prefilled 5-digit number in this field, you can either leave it alone or re-enter a number you like better. It really doesn't matter. Your signature ID doesn't have to match your IRS e-filing PIN.

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parboo

I'm at the "Verify and E-Sign in Step 2 " place to sign my electronic 1040 Federal Tax Return but it seems that where to put the info required before doing that is not stated. I know what the info needed is and I have it but don't know where to put it and the "verify..." space is not allowing me to out a pin number or anything there! Please advise.

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CarissaM

You should be prompted to enter your AGI for the 2020 return.

If you need further assistance, please follow the instructions here to contact us by phone. @parboo

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lingardbarbara01

I have my 5 digit signature pin number and can I use this instead of a IP pin. The irs never

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mesquitebean

Employee

@lingardbarbara01 wrote:

I have my 5 digit signature pin number and can I use this instead of a IP pin. The irs never

You didn't finish your details, and cut off your last sentence, so I don't know what you were going to say about the IRS.

No. If you are required to use an IP PIN, the 5-digit Signature PIN (or prior-year Self-Select PIN) cannot be used the same way as an IP PIN. An IP PIN is a 6-digit Identity Protection PIN that is provided by the IRS to certain victims of identity theft. The 6-digit IP PIN is not entered in the FILE section; it is entered in a completely different section of the return interview.

Did you have an IP PIN last year? If so, you need a new one every year. You should have been mailed a letter from the IRS in late December or early January 2020 with your new IP PIN to use this year. If you didn't receive the letter, you may be able to use the IP PIN Retrieval Tool at the IRS website.
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin

If you can't use the tool, or if you need more info from that department at the IRS, on that page is a special phone number to speak to someone at the IRS about IP PINs. In some circumstances, if they can identify you adequately on the phone, they can mail out a letter with your IP PIN. Read all the info on that page at the link in the paragraph above.

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maekhf57

How do I get my 5 digit pin number to file

CatinaT1

You can use any 5 digit number.

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Dragonbynite

i need to find my signature id number

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MAK70

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

@andtea

fanfare

Employee

you chose your 5-digit PIN last year, and wrote it down, for use this year.

If and only if you are able to E-FIle with AGI, you can select another 5-digit PIN for next year. Write it down.

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The 5 digit signature is the 5 digits, (any 5 you choose) you enter as your electronic signature when you efile your tax return.

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Vrines12

Who is supposed to reply to these messages do you know cuz I need this to be done ASAP I got bills to pay, or as soon as possible.

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lampleela11

I need a 5 digit I’d number

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Vrines12

How to get my AGI signature Pin? Need to get this information to the IRS so I can get the stimulant check

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macuser_22

Employee

@Vrines12 wrote:

How to get my AGI signature Pin? Need to get this information to the IRS so I can get the stimulant check

direct deposited

There is none for 2019. If you do not remember the pin from last year then the IRS will only accept the 2018 AGI.

See this TurboTax FAQ on how to find your AGI

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301618

You can get free 2018 tax transcript from the IRS

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

If you filed late last year there is a good chance that the 2018 AGI never was entered into the e-file database. Try using 0 (zero) for the AGI.

If you filed an amended return use the AGI on the first filed tax return.

If it continues to reject then the AGI in the IRS database might be in error. Mail filing is the only option.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

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hsterns2020

Five digit signature id

SForrestLO

You can view this Turbo Tax FAQ on verification.

What is my signature ID?

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Daisy2022

I’m not able to type in an ID number

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mglauner

You don't need to enter a PIN to Efile, just your AGI amount from your 2020 return, unless you are required to use an IP PIN from the IRS for identity theft.

Here's How to find Last Year's AGI.

If you are required to use an IP PIN, here's How to Get Your IP PIN.

@Daisy2022