Beginning in tax year 2004, the IRS allows PIN signatures to be computer generated when using the paperless signature method. The program default is set to YES, which will alleviate the need for you to enter the taxpayer or spouse PIN(s) for each client.
If the Computer generated PIN(s) user option is set to YES, each client utilizing the paperless e-file signature PIN method will be assigned a 5-digit numeric PIN. The PIN(s) will print on Form 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization.
If the Computer generated PIN(s) is set to NO, the preparer must enter the PIN signatures in Screen 4.1 for the taxpayer and spouse. The preparer will also have to enter the PIN Authorization in Screen 4.1 to indicate how the PIN(s) were entered into the program.