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Help Topic:  Ineligible for Self Select Pin Method

Topic:  Ineligible for Self Select Pin Method


There are three scenarios in which a taxpayer would not be eligible for using the Self Select Pin method and would be required to send in a paper return.



If the primary taxpayer is under 16 years old.

If the secondary taxpayer (spouse) is under 16 years old.

If the taxpayer is required to file any of the following forms:
  • 8332 — Release of Claim to Exemption for Children of Divorced or Separated Parents (Releases Right to claim dependent).
  • 8283 — Non-Cash Charitable Contributions (Section A if statement(s) required or Section B, appraisal section).
  • 1098-C - Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats and Airplanes (or acceptable documentation/required donor documentation)
  • 3115 - Application for Change in Accounting Method
  • 3468 - Computation of Investment Credit (if historic Structure Certificate is required)
  • 4136 - Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels (if certificate and/or reseller statement is required)
  • 5713 - International Boycott Report
  • 8858 - Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Foreign Disregarded Entities
  • 8864 - Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Fuels Credit (if Certificate and/or reseller statement is required)
  • 8885 - Health Insurance Credit

If you do not fall into any of these categories and are still prompted that you cannot efile, you have mistakenly indicated that you do not have access to your previous years tax information. This question is located in the Filing step.



Related Links:

Self-Select PIN Filing Method

Most Common E-file Errors

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