How to get an IRS pin for a minor?

[Seagold]

I tried to get a pin for my son through the get a pin link on irs.gov. But it says he’s underage.  How do I get a pin for a minor? 

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

If your dependent is under 16 years old and this is their first time filing a tax return, they cannot e-file their return. He return would have to be mailed in.

[Seagold]

Hi

thanks for responding. This is not their first time filing tax return. We were victims of identity theft and need to file using a pin. I was able to get one but not sure how to get one for my sons that are under 16. 

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

I believe you go through the same steps to get an IP Pin for your minor.

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin#:~:text=If%20you%20wan....

[Seagold]

I tried that. It says he’s underage and could not verify his documents. 

[fanfare]

you can't get the  IP PIN for a dependent from the portal.

that would defeat the whole purpose of the IP PIN.

instead submit request for  the PIN and IRS will mail it to you again.

@Seagold