I am receiving rejection code IND-996, Error detail states dependent identity protection personal identification number is not valid.

[cathy1]

Dependents do not have protection ID. so the rejection does not make any sense to me. 

[Just-Lisa-Now- · Accepted solution]

Looks like a dependent CAN be issued an IPPIN

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3826213-ind-996-the-dependent-qualifying-person-identity-protectio...

See if the info here helps to track it down.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

.Maybe you have a blank ghosted space in the Dep IP PIN space in the dep worksheet.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

This is what the HELP file says.

[tom2k1]

I have the same problem; I received an IND-996 rejection notice. Where do I enter or delete the "Dep IP PIN", in which form? I search my return and there are only two IP PIN fields (which have always been blank) on our married-filing-jointly tax returns. You mentioned a worksheet - I thought worksheets were not included in the tax returns, so how do they obtain the "Dep IP PIN" information, which is the reason for the rejection IND-996? Thanks in advance for your answer.