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[Music] when you file your individual tax return electronically you must electronically sign the tax return using a personal identification number it can be either the self select pin or the practitioner pin method the self select pin method requires you to select a five digit pin that can be any five numbers except all zeros that you choose which serves as your electronic signature you will authenticate your identity using your date of birth and one of the following your original prior year adjusted gross income or your prior year self select pin if you file a joint return each spouse needs to select their own self select pin to sign the return the practitioner pin method is another signature option in which you select and enter your own pin or authorize the electronic return originator to enter it in the electronic return record after reviewing the return this method doesn't require you to provide your prior year adjusted gross income date of birth or self select pin for authentication instead the preparer verifies your identity and you give the tax professional assigned authorization form form 8800 79 IRS e-file signature authorization similar to the self signed pin you can use any five digits except for all zeros when selecting your pin and you must provide the tax professional the signed authorization form primary tax payers under age 16 who have never filed an individual return and secondary tax payers under age 16 who did not file for 2015 are ineligible to use the self-select pin method to sign the electronic return using tax preparation software these individuals may still leave file by using a paid preparer who uses the practitioner pin method there are no age restrictions when using the practitioner pin method generally you may evil your tax return even if you're required to submit certain paper forms or supporting documents use form 8450 three u.s. individual income tax transmittal for an IRS e-file return to transmit required paper forms or supporting paper documents the IRS always advises keeping a copy of your tax return and form 8,800 79 for your records it may assist with electronically signing your next year's e-file return if you need a copy or a transcript of your return refer to topic 156 for assistance [Music] [Music] [Music]