Filing prior years without pin

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July 27, 2022
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Hello

Both my 2019 and 2020 filings were rejected due to not having pins. I would like to correct them now, but am unable to without a PIN.

Is there a workaround for this?

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Best answer by NCperson

Ok I have this years but I can't use it for previous is my understanding. So I need to file paper correct? Unless I can call the number on the website to retrieve the pin?

@Cuomo1 -

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-identity-protection-personal-identification-number-ip-pin#q10

Q11: Do I have to use the IP PIN I received this year if filing prior year returns this year?

A11: Yes. You must use this IP PIN to confirm your identity on your current tax return and any prior year returns filed during the calendar year.

DoninGA

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Which type of PIN are you referring to? The 5 digit self-selected PIN for e-filing a tax return can be any 5 digit number. However, the 2018 AGI must be entered on the 2019 return and the 2019 AGI must be entered on the 2020 tax return.

If you are referring the 6 digit Identity Protection PIN that you received from the IRS each year due to reporting Identity Theft to the IRS, that IP PIN must be entered on each tax return whether e-filing or mailing.