Question

identity protection pin - 2024 taxes

I recently created a pin using ID.me.

Is this the same pin that TT refers to as the "identity protection pin"?

Per TT, the identity protection pin must be entered to file 2024 taxes.

I was able to logon to the IRS with the pin created using ID.me.

Is this the same pin that TT is asking for?

thanks.

No, The TurboTax the TurboTax e-filing PIN is 5 digits.

You get the IP PIN from the IRS ID.me website and
- The IRS ID pin is 6 digits long
You choose the e-filing PIN in TurboTax yourself.
- This is 5 digits

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OK - so I only need this 5 digit pin from TT if I want to e-file?
Thank you.

The IP PIN is your identity protection pin and must be entered in the program since you have one. Six digits.

The filing pin is just 5 numbers.

Reference:

There are several kinds of pins.

If you mean the filing pin from last year, you can use your AGI instead. How do I find last year’s AGI?
If you mean the IP PIN for identity protection, you would need to contact the IRS if you have lost the letter. How I add my IP pin -- it is entered under other tax situations
If you mean the IL PIN:

If you live in IL, you MUST get an IL PIN from the state department.

If you don’t know your Illinois PIN you can: