Unfortunately, mailing in your return will not expedite the process. You do not need the IP Pin if you mail in your return, but no one is processing paper-filed returns right now. You can either send in a paper return (which will be processed in the order received when the IRS re-opens) or wait for the IRS to re-open for assistance retrieving your IP PIN.
Most taxpayers don't need an IP PIN — the IRS only issues them in select cases.
If you know you need an IP PIN to file your taxes and you lost your CP01A letter (or never received it), you can:
- Retrieve your IP PIN online at the IRS's Get an IP PIN site; or
- Call the IRS at 1-800-908-4490 to have your IP PIN mailed to you (this can take up to 21 days)
We're unable to issue IP PINs and you won't find them on your tax paperwork. You can only get IP PINs from the IRS.
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