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Can I create a PIN before completing my federal return? This is to prevent hackers from submitting a fraudulent tax form using my name and SS #?
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Can I create a PIN before completing my federal return? This is to prevent hackers from submitting a fraudulent tax form using my name and SS #?
IRS does issue Identity Protection PINs to people that have had fraud associated with their tax account.
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Can I create a PIN before completing my federal return? This is to prevent hackers from submitting a fraudulent tax form using my name and SS #?
In order to obtain an IRS issued IP PIN, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. If you are found to be eligible, the IRS will send you a new IP PIN every December by mail. Please see the eligibility requirements below.
You must get an IP PIN to file your current or prior year tax returns if:
- You lost the CP01A Notice we sent you with your new IP PIN, or
- You didn't receive your new IP PIN and you had one before, or
- We rejected your e-file return because your IP PIN was missing or incorrect.
You may choose to get an IP PIN ONLY if:
- You received an IRS letter inviting you to 'opt-in' to get an IP PIN, or
- You filed your federal tax return last year with an address in Florida, Georgia or the District of Columbia
To register and use this service, you need:
- Your Social Security number, date of birth, filing status and mailing address from your latest tax return,
- Access to your email account,
- Your credit card number or account number from a car loan, mortgage, home equity loan or home equity line of credit, and
- A mobile phone with your name on the account.
If you are eligible, please click on Get IP PIN.
Note: If you previously registered for an IP PIN, Get Transcript , View Your Tax Account or an Online Payment Agreement , you should log in with the same username and password. You may be required to verify your identity again.