If your ID has been stolen, IRS may send you an IP PIN. If you are married, both you and your spouse should one. Once you have received your IP PIN, you won't be able to use your SSN to file your tax returns. IRS will provide a new IP PIN every year via snail mail or via your IRS online account.
Get your IP PIN from the IRS using ID.me – ID.me Help Center
Need to get your IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)? You can request and view your six-digit IP PIN online using ID.me to sign in to the IRS website. This article walks you through how to get it, what to do if it’s missing, and who to contact for help.
Get your IP PIN online from the IRS
- Go to the IRS IP PIN page.
- Select Get an IP PIN.
- Sign in to your existing ID.me account or create a new account if you’ve never used ID.me. If you haven’t verified your identity, follow the prompts to verify.
After you are signed in, scroll down to the “Identity Protection PIN” section. Your IP PIN displays there.
Note: If an IP PIN isn’t displayed, follow the prompts to enroll in the IP PIN program. If you don’t have an IP PIN, you can get one.
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To enter your IP PIN in TurboTax, go to Federal > Other Tax Situations > Other Return Info > Identity Protection PIN and enter you six digits.
