Thursday, August 28, 2008

New PIN Requirement for 2009 Filing Season

Beginning with the 2009 filing season, all 1040-series taxpayers who file their returns electronically (including those using Free File) must sign their returns using an electronic personal identification number (PIN). A taxpayer's electronic signature will include a five-digit PIN that they create and either their prior year adjusted gross income (AGI) or prior year PIN.

The Form 8453-OL, U.S. Individual Income Tax Declaration for an IRS Online e-file Return, historically used as a signature document, will be obsolete.

Additionally, the Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS e-file Return, will be used to submit required attachments for both self and practitioner-prepared electronic returns.

The IRS e-mail box has been established to receive your comments and questions related to this initiative.

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