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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 1:04:29 PM

Can I file my taxes without a IRS Pin? I never got one in the mail.

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 1:04:31 PM

No, 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. However, this can take up to 21 days.

Level 1
Jan 30, 2020 7:22:26 PM

They told me to try my old pin from 2018 it didn’t work got rejected so I will be calling them tomorrow to send me my PIN number 😡😡😡

New Member
Feb 14, 2020 8:05:32 AM

Hello, I do not know if you still need this Information, but I will leave this here for anyone else who may need this information. FYI I got this from the IRS website.

Paper Return:

  • If you have an IP PIN, you’re the primary taxpayer, and you fail to enter your IP PIN correctly, your return will take longer to process while we validate the information. This increased validation is for your protection but it will delay any refund you may be due.

Expert Alumni
Feb 14, 2020 8:19:28 AM

@elizabeth-rose12

 

No, if you are required to enter your IRS IP PIN, you won't be able to e-file. Even if you mail in your tax return, you have to enter it.

 

Here are some additional TurboTax FAQ about the IRS IP PIN.

New Member
Feb 29, 2020 3:33:22 PM

I've had same problem about a year ago. I had no Ip Pin and had Jackson Hewitt  mail my tax return. After that got my money sooner than I thought .No probs whatsoever.  Dont listen too everything people say cause most of the time it's not always correct. Everyone's case is different. 

Level 1
Mar 8, 2020 8:07:13 AM

How long it took to get it back and what did you have to do?

Expert Alumni
Mar 8, 2020 8:14:28 AM

Here is a link on how to get an IRS issued 6-digit PIN and why you may need one or if you have forgotten/lost one. 

 

Also be sure of the PIN you are looking for.   If it is a 5-digit e-filing PIN, that is any 5-digit number you choose and enter in TurboTax.

Returning Member
Apr 8, 2020 9:31:47 PM

how do I pay turbo for filing my federal that I need to mail out because I don't have in IP Pin.

New Member
Apr 14, 2020 8:23:58 AM

I was never mailed a PIN and I am meticulous about maintaining any correspondence with the IRS.  My 2019 tax return was rejected and I can't use the "Retrieve ID PIN", because I don't have any loans or credit cards except a mortgage.  I only bought my house 3 months ago and maybe that is why it doesn't recognize my mortgage account number.  They won't mail me another PIN because there is no one at the IRS to answer the phone.  I don't know what to do except try to mail it in which could take months to process.

Level 2
Apr 14, 2020 11:14:31 AM

Im having the exact same issue. It seems you have to mail it in, and theres no way around it unless you can retrieve it online. 

New Member
Apr 16, 2020 2:51:49 PM

Im having the same problem. Apparently if you mail your return, it doesn't take all that long. and that is the only way around this. Can anyone confirm. 

Level 1
Apr 16, 2020 11:15:17 PM

I too am having this issue. Before shut down I went to the local IRS building and was told that the PIN is needed to file for safety -identity theft- to file. The thing is no matter how you file you will need this number. In my case I never got a letter from IRS Dec.2019 or Jan. 2020 so I haven't been able to file after rejection notice. To retrieve the PIN you go to the website which will lead you to a sign in or registration. I tried this-between entering my info the AGI required or PIN this did not work for me. It wont continue after or accept the info. So after trying to research and fill out forms the conclusion I have come to,because you cant call anyone is 2 options you can google search for an IPPIN reset form that could be mailed for faxed(process can be long). Or have someone file the taxes for free print them off and mail them in mind you because you need a PIN you have to include multiple forms of ID to be sure it is you -SSI card, DL ID, and or something photo copied to send in to the IRS with either option taken. I hope this helps as there is no other way around this until there is either a new link that helps reset the PIN because there is no other way but ti call or send in a request for if say you cant retrieve by form or login. Stay safe everyone.

Level 2
Apr 19, 2020 4:00:54 PM

I cannot get one mailed to me because I have moved. I cannot go to the library to print to mail in my taxes... what can I do???

New Member
Apr 20, 2020 3:06:14 PM

Are you able to call irs to get a new ip pin number??? Tried online but it keeps tring me information dont match there records 

Level 2
Apr 20, 2020 3:11:50 PM

Ugh, lol nooooo... I moved so they can't send it to me... and i can't print it anywhere to mail it in paper file because everything is closed over this coronavirus mess

New Member
Apr 20, 2020 3:58:50 PM

So I mailed my taxes in the first week of March and I still cant get any information on my taxes or stimulus what should I do and I do not have my IRS pin from 2017. I didn't file 2018 I'm very stressed is anyone going through anything like that .

New Member
Apr 21, 2020 9:58:08 PM

I can't get in touch with to i r s  get my IP pin can I file to get my stemouls chech

 

Returning Member
Apr 22, 2020 8:47:54 PM

Did you figure anything out my problem is exactly what yours is I've bern trying since November still nothing went to j&r block they paper filed but now I see they are not doing paper file taxes I'm getting pretty pissed about the whole **bleep** phone thing even tho its shut down they can have phone calls transferred to there **bleep**ing ho

Level 1
Apr 22, 2020 9:26:01 PM

I have not heard anything back so I did some research. Some people were never issued a PIN. Searched Google abd YouTube. I found that you can paper file or mail in return>mind you this take longer. There is a woman yesterday that you have to call very early in the morning 7 or I think 8. I haven't tried this yet. The woman on YouTube statedshe was able to get her pin reset it just takes a few weeks and you have to have ways of proving who you are. Best thing Id do is make copies of your return(s) and mail them in with photo copy proof of who you are. Mail those copies to the IRS and keep one just in case you do somehow get through to changing ut PIN please let me know. But do try to call them early in the morning...the lady stated though it says no one is taking calls she was able to get through to someone calling the IRS number 8am 

Employee Tax Expert
Apr 25, 2020 12:51:44 PM

It depends upon which PIN you are referring to.

 

The IRS discontinued the use of the e-filing PIN.  You will need to use your 2018 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) instead.  See the following links for more information.

 

E-filing PIN

 

If you have an 6 digit PIN from the IRS, this is used to verify your identity if you have been a victim identity theft in the past.

 

5 digit PIN vs. IP PIN

 

If you need to obtain your 6-digit PIN from the IRS, you will need to contact them.

 

Obtaining your 6-digit IP PIN

New Member
Apr 28, 2020 5:33:15 PM

I did my taxes but its saying that i need to enter my ipn that i dont have and cant get it because the irs is close and cant get it on line cause i dont have the proof that there asking for so what do i do

Returning Member
Apr 28, 2020 10:13:27 PM

Samn here you can only paper file and they will not touch those tell this virus over were screwed 

Level 1
May 9, 2020 3:22:29 AM

The IRS call centers are unavailable due to the whole coronavirus pandemic. I've tried calling so many times because I just need a new IP Pin. I also have downloaded the app IRS2go and it keeps people updated on everything. 

New Member
May 9, 2020 4:41:44 AM

I don't have my pin and I cant talk to anyone at irs everytime I try to go online it says my information does not match their records how can I get my tax information from 2018. I filed thru turbo tax 2018.