How can I finish my tax return when IRS hasn't been sending me the IP Pin for years. They refuse to give it to me. I filed without that last year. What's the difference?

[dreamryder2017]

I was able to e-file without that last year, what makes the difference this year? Why need it now?

[fanfare]

Make sure the IP PIN field is empty

BUT

If IRS sent you an IP PIN, you can't e-File without it.

You'll have to get it, or file on paper via US Mail.

@dreamryder2017 

[rjs]

Did you try to retrieve your IP PIN at the following link on the IRS web site?

Retrieve Your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)

I doubt that you actually e-filed without an IP PIN last year. Once you get an IP PIN you have to use one every year, or file by mail.