http://www.bing.com:80/search?q=Identity+Protection+PinSearch resultshttp://www.bing.com:80/s/a/rsslogo.gifhttp://www.bing.com:80/search?q=Identity+Protection+PinCopyright © 2026 Microsoft. All rights reserved. These XML results may not be used, reproduced or transmitted in any manner or for any purpose other than rendering Bing results within an RSS aggregator for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use of these results requires express written permission from Microsoft Corporation. By accessing this web page or using these results in any manner whatsoever, you agree to be bound by the foregoing restrictions.https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/get-6-digit-ip-pin/L2d9PWUfx_US_en_USAn IP PIN is a 6-digit number that the IRS gives taxpayers who were victims of tax-related identity theft. Someone can also self-register to receive an IP PIN. A Self-Select PIN is a random 5-digit number that you enter as your electronic signature when e-filing your return.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:13:00 GMThttps://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/ip-pin-need-one/L76FW18T4_US_en_USAn Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a 6-digit number that the IRS gives taxpayers who were victims of tax-related identity theft.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:13:00 GMThttps://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/rejected-tax-return/fix-e-file-reject-ind-181-01/L9c0DqxwX_US_en_USIf you received e-file reject code IND-181-01, it's because this year's IP PIN (Identity Protection PIN) was missing from your return. The IRS provides participants a new IP PIN for each tax year. An IP PIN and a Self-Select PIN are two different things.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:03:00 GMThttps://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/add-remove-6-digit-ip-pin/L1cz7f2zQ_US_en_USOn the Identity Protection PIN screen, answer Yes. Select Add and enter your IP PIN in the space provided. If you need to remove the IP PIN, select the trash icon. Select Continue, then select Done.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:11:00 GMThttps://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/ip-pin-for-dependents-under-18/00/3298499IP PIN for dependents under 18 My federal filing was rejected because of "IND-996 - The Dependent/Qualifying Person Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) provided on the return is not valid." I have a 17 year old and a 15 year old. They've never needed one before.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:24:00 GMThttps://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/tax-return-was-rejected-because-of-invalid-identity-protection-pin/00/3384759No one in my household has a Identity Protection PIN but my tax return was rejected because: IND-996 - The Dependent/Qualifying Person Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) provided on the return is not valid. Under the "Federal" tab, and "Other Tax Situations", I select "Rev...Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:34:00 GMThttps://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/identity-protection-pin-2024-taxes/00/3605944I 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.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:19:00 GMThttps://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-enter-my-federal-identity-protection-pin-on-my-1040/00/3490910The 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.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:05:00 GMThttps://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/solution-irs-ip-pin-versus-turbo-tax-pin-turbo-tax-2024/00/3558866An identity protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN).Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:58:00 GMThttps://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/identity-protection-pin/00/3418918Level 3 Identity Protection PIN I just learned about the IRS Taxpayer ID Protection PIN, and I have two questions: 1. Does TurboTax Desktop software require us to enter the PIN? If not, where In the filing process is the PIN needed? 2. If I'm filing jointly, do both I and my spouse each need one, or just me?Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:49:00 GMT