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Level 2
posted Jan 27, 2023 11:44:21 AM

How to get an IRS pin for a minor?

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? 

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Level 15
Jan 27, 2023 12:07:02 PM

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.

Level 15
Jan 27, 2023 12:29:09 PM

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%20want%20to%20request,pass%20the%20identity%20verification%20process.

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Level 15
Jan 27, 2023 12:07:02 PM

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.

Level 2
Jan 27, 2023 12:24:31 PM

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. 

Level 15
Jan 27, 2023 12:29:09 PM

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%20want%20to%20request,pass%20the%20identity%20verification%20process.

Level 2
Jan 27, 2023 1:53:25 PM

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

Level 15
Jan 27, 2023 1:56:51 PM

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