Here is the latest info on IP PINs. I just did it for myself, took about
5-7 minutes.
Jim Erviti
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*All taxpayers now eligible for Identity Protection PINs*
*IRS YouTube Video:*
/Get an Identity Protection PIN/ - English
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WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today expanded the Identity
Protection PIN Opt-In Program to all taxpayers who can verify their
identities.
The Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit code known only to
the taxpayer and to the IRS. It helps prevent identity thieves from
filing fraudulent tax returns using a taxpayers’ personally identifiable
information.
“This is a way to, in essence, lock your tax account, and the IP PIN
serves as the key to opening that account,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck
Rettig. “Electronic returns that do not contain the correct IP PIN will
be rejected, and paper returns will go through additional scrutiny for
fraud.”
The IRS launched the IP PIN program nearly a decade ago to protect
confirmed identity theft victims from ongoing tax-related fraud. In
recent years, the IRS expanded the program to specific states where
taxpayers could voluntarily opt into the IP PIN program. Now, the
voluntary program is going nationwide.
About the IP PIN Opt-In Program
Here are a few key things to know about the IP PIN Opt-In program
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* This is a voluntary program.
* You must pass a rigorous identity verification process.
* Spouses and dependents are eligible for an IP PIN if they can verify
their identities.
* An IP PIN is valid for a calendar year.
* You must obtain a new IP PIN each filing season.
* The online IP PIN tool is offline between November and mid-January
each year.
* Correct IP PINs must be entered on electronic and paper tax returns
to avoid rejections and delays.
* Never share your IP PIN with anyone but your trusted tax provider.
The IRS will never call, text or email requesting your IP PIN.
Beware of scams to steal your IP PIN.
* There currently is no opt-out option but the IRS is working on one
for 2022.
*How to get an IP PIN*
Taxpayers who want an IP PIN for 2021 should go to IRS.gov/IPPIN
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and use the Get an IP PIN tool. This online process will require
taxpayers to verify their identities using the Secure Access
authentication process if they do not already have an IRS account. See
IRS.gov/SecureAccess
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for what information you need to be successful. There is no need to file
a Form 14039, an Identity Theft Affidavit, to opt into the program
Once taxpayers have authenticated their identities, their 2021 IP PIN
immediately will be revealed to them. Once in the program, this PIN must
be used when prompted by electronic tax returns or entered by hand near
the signature line on paper tax returns.
All taxpayers are encouraged to first use the online IP PIN tool to
obtain their IP PIN. Taxpayers who cannot verify their identities online
do have options.
Taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is $72,000 or less may complete
Form 15227
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Application for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number,
and mail or fax to the IRS. An IRS customer service representative will
contact the taxpayer and verify their identities by phone. Taxpayers
should have their prior year tax return at hand for the verification
process.
Taxpayers who verify their identities through this process will have an
IP PIN mailed to them the following tax year. This is for security
reasons. Once in the program, the IP PIN will be mailed to these
taxpayers each year.
Taxpayers who cannot verify their identities online or by phone and who
are ineligible for file Form 15227 can contact the IRS and make an
appointment at a Taxpayer Assistance Center
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to verify their identities in person. Taxpayers should bring two forms
of identification, including one government-issued picture identification.
Taxpayers who verify their identities through the in-person process will
have an IP PIN mailed to them within three weeks. Once in the program,
the IP PIN will be mailed to these taxpayers each year.
*No change for confirmed identity theft victims*
Taxpayers who are confirmed identity theft victims or who have filed an
identity theft affidavit because of suspected stolen identity refund
fraud will automatically receive an IP PIN via mail once their cases are
resolved. Current tax-related identity theft victims who have been
receiving IP PINs via mail will experience no change.
See IRS.gov/IPPIN
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for additional details.
The IRS also encourages tax professionals and employers to share
information with taxpayers about the availability of the IP PIN. Tax
professionals and employers can print or email Publication 5367
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or share IRS social media/e-poster products.
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