E-file rejection

[Brainstrom]

E-filed a return yesterday that was rejected. The taxpayer apparently needs a PIN, which they say they never received!!!! Since you don't receive a PIN in one day, my question is can I file an extension without a PIN? 

It's always these clients that ruin the last day off tax season!! Yippee

[IRonMaN]

I just filed one yesterday without the PIN for the same reason so I'm pretty close to positive it can be done 😀

[rbynaker]

You can file an extension without an IPPIN.  You can also get an IPPIN instantly with an irs.gov account (with the general hurdle being the id.me account).

[George4Tacks]

Is it PIN or an IPPIN? 

PIN is super easy, IPPIN takes a few more steps

The PIN is just a number - Pick one - I like zip codes. If you click on the error check it should take you to the pin in you Information Sheet screen

[dascpa]

80+ y/o client e-file was rejected due to missing identity theft Pin. Swore he never applied for one. Still owns a flip-phone and no computer.  I've heard from other practitioners the same horror story.  Sometime in the near future I'm going to look to see if there is an opt-out of these Pins.