Can I use the 2021 IP PIN also to amend our 2020 return? We did not yet have an IP PIN issued when did our original 2020. dont want amended to get rejected for identity

[sign4dios]

we are amending 2020 return since we originally did not include our court appointed foster child as a family dependent.  she now has an ip pin. she did not have one in 2020. can i use her current ip pin or do i send in the amended form without an ip pin for her?

[Critter-3]

You must use the IP PIN issued in Jan of 2022  on all returns filed in 2022 even if it was for a  different tax year.

[fanfare]

You are amending 2020.

You will have to file on paper.

You don't need to supply an IP PIN to paper file an amended tax return (1040-X).

Do not include your old 1040 nor your revised 1040 because the Form 1040-X reflects any changes there and becomes your new tax return.

Include any new/corrected document only if it shows federal tax withheld, and include in order only those Sequence Numbered tax forms and Schedules that changed or were added due to your amendment.

@sign4dios 

[Critter-3]

Interesting ... just looked and there is no place to enter the IP PIN on a paper 1040X... never noticed that before.

[SweetieJean]

 The IP PIN is used only on Forms 1040, 1040-PR and 1040-SS.

Get An Identity Protection PIN | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

Your amended 2020 return cannot be e-filed.   The only way to file it is by mail.  So do not worry about the PIN--you do not need it for the amended 2020. 

And....

Even during “normal” times it takes about four months for the IRS to process an amended return.  During the pandemic and due to the severe backlog at the IRS it is taking much longer—six months or more for many amended returns.  Do not expect quick results from amending.  When the IRS issues a refund for an amended return it will be by check.  They do not make direct deposits for refunds for amended returns.  You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

[sign4dios]

Thank you all very much for explaining the situation.