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Suggestion: You need add a line in your list of 'needs update' (or somewhere so it's not 'hidden') so we remember to ADD our PIN and WHERE to put it. I'm sure I'm not the only one that missed that last year and panicked when my return was not accepted.

SwapnaMAnswer

Employee Tax Expert

Missing or misplacing your IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)—is one of the absolute most common reasons an e-filed return gets rejected instantly.

Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN): A 6-digit PIN assigned by the IRS to taxpayers who are victims of identity theft or who opt into the program. If an IP PIN was issued to the primary taxpayer, spouse, or dependent, it must be entered on the return, or the IRS will reject the e-file transmission immediately.

Using an Outdated PIN: Using a prior-year IP PIN causes an immediate rejection. Taxpayers must use the fresh IP PIN issued for the current calendar year.https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/didnt-receive-or-lost-your-identity-protection-pin-ip-pin

How do I add or remove my 6-digit IP PIN?

@woodj102 Thanks for participating in the event & the excellent suggestion!!

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SwapnaM

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Employee Tax Expert

Missing or misplacing your IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)—is one of the absolute most common reasons an e-filed return gets rejected instantly.

How do I add or remove my 6-digit IP PIN?

@woodj102 Thanks for participating in the event & the excellent suggestion!!

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post. **Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer".