Self-select PIN number

The Self-Select PIN method allows you to personally sign your electronic tax return using a five-digit number. The Self-Select PIN method serves as your signature and actually takes the place of Form 8453. Taxpayers can either sign their own return electronically or authorize our Firm to sign the return with their (taxpayer's) PIN. The process includes self-selecting a five-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) and entering your Adjusted Gross Income from your prior year (TY2002) originally filed income tax return. [This amount is not the amount from an amended tax return (Form 1040X), a corrected amount from a math error notice, or a changed amount from IRS]. The AGI is on Line 35 of Form 1040, Line 21 of Form 1040A, Line 4 of Form 1040EZ or Line I of the TeleFile Tax Record. You should ensure your Date of Birth is accurate and matches the informationin Social Security Administration's (SSA) files prior to e-filing by checking your SSA statement entitled, Your Social Security Statement. Since tax preparation software packages may vary, consult your particular package for more details. For more detailed information on qualifications and required taxpayer information on the Self-Select PIN Method or on IRS e-file, please visit the IRS web site at www.irs.gov/efile.