Aug 7, 2025 · Enter the six-digit IP PIN when prompted by your tax software product or provide it to your trusted tax professional preparing your tax return. The IP PIN is used only on Forms …

Aug 7, 2025 · Find out how to retrieve your identity protection PIN (IP PIN) online or have it reissued by phone.

Mar 18, 2025 · The IRS IP PIN is a 6-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers to help prevent the misuse of their Social Security number (SSN) on fraudulent federal income tax returns.

Oct 23, 2024 · Once an IPPIN is issued, it must be on both electronic and paper returns. To get an IP PIN, taxpayers should create or log into their online account at IRS.gov and follow the …

The IRS encourages taxpayers to get an IP PIN and establish their IRS Online Account. These tools help guard against fraudsters trying to steal personal and financial information.

Feb 3, 2025 · An IP PIN is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your SSN or ITIN. The IP PIN is known only to you and the IRS and helps verify your …

Aug 27, 2025 · This notice tells you about the identity protection personal identification number (IP PIN) we sent you. Each year, we issue CP01A notices that have a unique 6-digit IP PIN with …

An IP PIN helps the IRS verify taxpayers’ identities and accept their electronic or paper tax returns for processing. The IRS issues IP PINs to confirmed identity theft victims once their cases are …

Here’s what taxpayers need to know: The Identity Protection PIN or IP PIN is a six-digit code known only to the individual and the IRS. It provides another layer of protection for taxpayers’ …

Jul 10, 2025 · Only taxpayers who can verify their identity can get an IP PIN. Tax professionals can’t get an IP PIN on behalf of their client but may obtain it directly from the taxpayer for filing …