Use a self-selected PIN for e-file authorization

Set up self-select PIN authorization by entering taxpayer PINs and prior year information for identity verification.
Go to
Organizer
E-file
Signature Authorization
and select
Self-select PIN
as the PIN type.
To set up self-select PIN authorization:
  1. Select who entered the PIN:
    ERO (Electronic Return Originator)
    or
    taxpayer/spouse
    .
  2. Enter the 5-digit self-selected PIN for the taxpayer and spouse (if filing jointly).
  3. Enter the prior year AGI or prior year PIN for identity verification.
    note
    The IRS requires prior year AGI or prior year self-select PIN to verify taxpayer identity when using the self-select PIN method.
  4. Enter the date you entered the PINs into the Organizer.
The self-selected PIN information is saved for signature authorization.
note
Form 8879 won’t print when using the self-selected PIN method. The taxpayer uses their self-selected PIN and prior year information to sign electronically.

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