"Jerohm" <jrmohrREMOVE[at]snet.net> wrote:

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I got a Preparer's Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from
the IRS.

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"Jerohm" <jrmohrREMOVE[at]snet.net> wrote:

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They want any numbers that you want. I tell people just
pick one out of the air. some choose their birthdates or
such. It can be anything except all zeros.

Missy

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It is any 5-digit number you choose. The IRS will ask for it
as a security measure if any discussion with you takes
place.

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Form 1040 instructions, page 58: "enter the designee's name,
phone number, and any five numbers the designee chooses as
his or her personal identification number (PIN)."

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Jerohm wrote:

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The answer is at customer support for TaxCut.
http://www.taxcut.com/customer_support/
See how to e-file.

--
Alan
http://taxtopics.net

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Jerohm wrote:

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It allows her to indicate on the return that the IRS can
talk to you if they have processing questions. Completely
optional.

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That'd be 5 digits.

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Pick any 5 digits and write them in. That's the only way
the IRS has of knowing that you're you.

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Page 58 of the 1040 packet. But you only have to read as
far as page 5 to find the nice picture of the 1040 that
points you to page 58.

Phoebe

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As a Father completing his STUDENT daughter's 1040 ($23K
AGI), what is the Third Party Designee (Section immediately
following line 73) Personal Identification Number (PIN)
they are looking for. TaxCut wants a 3(4?) digit number.
How do I get one and WHERE IS THIS PROCEDURE documented!!!

Thank You!

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