What's an IP PIN?The IRS IP PIN (Identity Protection, Personal Identification Number) is a 6-digit number assigned to only eligible taxpayers to help prevent the misuse of their Social Security number on fraudulent federal income tax returns. Most taxpayers don't need an an IP PIN. However, you may request one as a proactive step to protect yourself from tax-related identity theft. If you want to request an IP PIN, you must pass a rigorous identity verification process. Spouses and dependents are eligible for an IP PIN if they can pass the identity verification process. Show
If you know you need an IP PIN to file your taxes and you lost your CP01A letter (or never received it) you can:
You can only get IP PINs from the IRS. A webpage from the authentic IRS website will always have a URL (web address) beginning, "https://www.irs.gov". Be cautious. Links to websites which appear in search engine results often appear authentic, but can be fake. To be safe, do not click on the link shown in a search result. Once you are assigned an IP PIN, each year in early January, the IRS issues a notice in the postal US mail called, Notice: CP01A, which contains your unique 6-digit IP PIN. This number will change for each tax year. To prevent rejection of your electronically filed tax return, this document should be included with your tax return supporting documentation. E-filing is not possible without it. Is my Self-Select PIN the same as my IP PIN?No. The Self-Select PIN is a random 5-digit number that you enter as your electronic signature when e-filing your return. If You Lost Your CP01A NoticeYou may use the IRS Get an IP PIN online tool to retrieve your current IP PIN. They require you to register and verify your identity in order to use the tool. This process is essential to protect your personal and tax information. Then, refer to “Step 2: What You Need”, before using the online tool. Follow the prompts to retrieve your IP PIN. If You Already Have a PIN Online AccountIf you previously created an online account and obtained an IP PIN, access Get an IP PIN online tool and log in to your account with your username and password. You may be required to verify your identity again due to our increased account security. Follow the prompts to retrieve your IP PIN. How to Get Your IP PIN ReissuedIf you're unable to retrieve your IP PIN online, you may call the IRS at 800-908-4490 for
specialized assistance, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time), to have your IP PIN reissued. An assistor will verify your identity and mail your IP PIN to your address of record within 21 days. - End of Article IP-PIN for 2022 Returns in 2023
The Identity Protection Personal Identification Number or IP-PIN is an extra layer of personal identity security. Protect yourself from tax related identity theft. Attention: We strongly encourage you to obtain your own IP-PIN to protect your 2022 Tax Return. The IP-PIN is assigned in the form of a six-digit number, e.g. 123456, by the IRS to qualifying taxpayers as protection of their social security number not being used fraudulently or by mistake on their 2022 Income Tax Returns. See also: What to do if the IRS rejected my return for an invalid IP PIN. Important: When e-filing your 2022 Return in 2023, use these key points to e-file successfully and avoid rejection:
If you are rejected, you can re-file your return at no extra cost once you retrieve your IP PIN. How to Apply for an Identity Protection PINWhen you prepare and eFile your 2022 Taxes on eFile.com, you will be asked to enter your IP-PIN during checkout. That number will then be used to verify your identity with the IRS. If the IP-PIN you entered does not match the one on record, the return will be rejected. At that point, you can re-enter the IP-PIN or apply for a new one. Before you apply for your personal Identity Protection PIN, review these points first:
Part of the IP PIN application is the registration process of your IRS account. IRS Service Account RegistrationImportant: The IRS is migrating all old accounts and requiring new users to create and link an ID.me account. ID.me is a safe way to assure your identity is protected when accessing your tax information to help reduce tax fraud and/or identity theft. You will need the same information below to create this. As of February 7, 2022, the IRS is no longer requiring you to partake in a face-scan or "live selfie" that matches your government or state issued identification. This new feature was supposed to secure your identity through biometric data, but saw backlash and the IRS reverted this requirement. By applying for an IP-PIN, you also register your IRS account where you can retrieve your tax returns and your IRS payment history over time. Here is what you will need to verify your identity during the 15 minute IRS account and IP PIN registration process:
Register Account, Get IP PIN What Is IRS Notice CP303? If you received IRS Notice CP303, this means that an IRS account was created or IRS services were accessed using your information. You may receive this notice if you use IRS online tools with your own information. However, if you receive this notice and do not understand why, someone may have used your information and you should contact the number on the notice immediately. Get Your IP PIN Offline
If a taxpayer is unable to electronically file their return without this and cannot get their IP-PIN in time, they may have to mail in their tax return as this will not require the IP-PIN. Taxpayers should store the IP PIN in a safe location and not share their personal PIN with anyone but their tax provider. The IRS will never ask for your IP-PIN; any phone call, email, or text asking for your IP-PIN is a scam. Using your IP-PIN when Filing or e-Filing your Tax ReturnWhen you file your taxes with eFile.com, you will enter your IPPIN during the process. This will quickly and easily verify your identity and allow your return to be processed and get your tax refund to you, if owed. Be sure to enter it correctly on the first attempt in order to avoid any errors or rejections. Obtain your PIN from your IRS account or a letter sent from the IRS. Common questions when using your IP-PIN:
Additional questions? Our Taxperts® are here to help. Tax-Related Identity Theft VictimsConfirmed victims of tax-related identity theft should file a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit,if their e-Filed tax return got rejected due to a duplicate SSN. The IRS will then investigate their case and, once the fraudulent tax return is removed from the taxpayer's account, the taxpayer will automatically receive an IP PIN by postal mail at the start of the next calendar year or tax season. Confirmed identity theft victims can't opt out of the IP PIN program unlike other taxpayers. IP-PINs will be mailed annually to confirmed victims and participants enrolled before 2023. This comes in the form of a CP01A Notice which will contain the PIN. Lost IP-PINs can also be retrieved via the online account. Review IRS identity theft information for taxpayers. Register Account, Get IP PIN Prepare your tax return with eFile.com and use your IP-PIN to verify your identity. See the ways eFile practices security for user data. Learn about fake IRS emails and how to handle identity verification through an IRS letter you received. TurboTax® is a registered trademark of Intuit, Inc. How can I get my IP pin from the IRS online?You may use our Get an IP PIN online tool to retrieve your current IP PIN. If you don't already have an account on IRS.gov, you will be asked to register for an account and validate your identity. If you previously created an online account and obtained an IP PIN, access Get an IP PIN and log in to your account.
What is my IP PIN number?The IP-PIN is assigned in the form of a six-digit number, e.g. 123456, by the IRS to qualifying taxpayers as protection of their social security number not being used fraudulently or by mistake on their 2021 Income Tax Returns.
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