Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information to commit fraud such as applying for credit cards or getting medical services. Tax-related identity theft happens when someone uses your stolen personal information, including your Social Security number (SSN), to file a tax return and claim your refund. Click on any of the following links to jump to a section:
The IRS will alert you if they suspect identity theft. The IRS regularly checks tax returns for possible fraud. If a tax return seems suspicious, the IRS will flag it for additional review and send you one of three letters to notify you of potential ID theft (Letter 5071C, Letter 5747C, or Letter 4883C). You must follow the steps in the letter for the IRS to process your tax return. If you think you are a victim of identity theft, continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must file a paper return. You can also file Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit if the IRS tells you to, or if the IRS hasn’t contacted you about identify theft and you want to alert them about your situation. Identity theft can happen to anyone. Children and seniors are at greatest risk. Children’s identity theft can go unnoticed for years. Some won’t discover it until they are adults and are applying for loans or credit cards or filing their own taxes for the first time. Since seniors may begin using more services that request their personal information, their risk increases because of the greater number of places with access to their personal data. Luckily, you can take steps to help reduce tax identity theft. What is an IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)?An Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that the IRS can issue to prevent someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). The IRS only shares your IP PIN with you. IP PINs help the IRS verify your identity when you file taxes electronically or by mail. The IRS will send you a new IP PIN each year. An IP PIN can protect your information even if you don’t have to file taxes. You may want to file a tax return even if you aren’t required because you may qualify for a refund through tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit. Who can get an IP PIN?If you’ve experienced identity theft, you can get an IP PIN. The IRS will automatically send you an IP PIN if you have received any of the following:
If you want to protect your information and you haven’t experienced identity theft, you can also get an IP PIN. How do I get an IP PIN?The quickest way to get an IP PIN is to use the online IRS Get an IP PIN tool. The IP PIN tool is usually available from mid-January through mid-November. To use this tool, you need to have an IRS online account. If you don’t have one, you will need to create a new account and verify your identity using ID.me before using the Get an IP PIN tool. You will need to provide a photo of an identity document such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Once you create your ID.me account, follow the instructions provided to get your IP PIN. You will see it right away or it will be sent in the mail. If you are unable to use the online tool, you have options. You can mail IRS Form 15227, Application for an Identity Protection Personal Information Number (IP PIN). For more information, see, I can’t verify my identity through the Get an IP PIN tool. What should I do? What do I do if I lost my IP PIN or never received it in the mail?Do not file IRS Form 15227 to apply for a new IP PIN. If you lose your IP PIN or you didn’t receive the CPO1A Notice with your new IP PIN, you’ll need to recover it online or have it resent to e-file your return. If you file a paper return without your IP PIN, the IRS will not process your tax return. Here are some options to track down your IP PIN:
Enter the six-digit IP PIN when asked by your tax software or your tax preparer. An IP PIN can only be used to file IRS Form 1040, 1040-PR, or 1040-SS. You will receive a new IP PIN each year. Make sure you provide the IP PIN for the current year. Enter your IP PIN correctly when you file your tax return to avoid rejections and delays. The IRS will reject any electronic tax return filed with an incorrect or missing IP PIN or delay the processing of a paper return. Keep your IP PIN private. Only share your IP PIN with your tax preparer when you are ready to sign and submit your return. The IRS will never contact you and ask for your IP PIN. If you receive a phone call, email, or text asking for your IP PIN, do not respond. It is a scam which you can report to the Federal Trade Commission here. What happens if I don’t file my tax return with my IP PIN?If you were issued an IP PIN, you must use it when you file taxes. If you don’t, the IRS will reject your electronic return and you won’t be able to e-file. Filing a paper return without an IP PIN means that the IRS will need to do additional screenings to verify your identity which can delay any refund you may be due. How can I get my IP PIN from the IRS online?Taxpayers can go to IRS.gov/getanippin to complete a thorough authentication check. Once authentication is complete, an IP PIN will be provided online immediately. A new IP PIN is generated every year for added security.
How do I get my 6 digit PIN?Call the IRS at 1-800-908-4490 to have your IP PIN mailed to you (this can take up to 21 days)
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