How do I remove the IP PIN option entirely from my tax return? I'm realizing I may not have gotten one at all but can't figure out how to remove the option. Help!!!

[Shefalis]

Hi Brittany,

I was able to create a federal pin and file the taxes. An IP PIN can be created using https://www.irs.gov/iden[product key removed]-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin 

Once you have the IP PIN (6digits) created., go to the 'Federal tax' tab then "other tax situations' then select 'IP PIN' section, Enter the correct IP PIN information and resubmit the return.

I hope this helps! Good luck 

[ErnieS0]

Is your return getting rejected because of an identity protect PIN as most excellent Community member @Shefalis said @BrittanyShim.

If your issue is with an e-file PIN see How do I fix e-file reject IND-031-04 or IND-032-04?

[BrittanyShim]

@ErnieS0  Hi, I do not have a pin. And sure I could go create one but that seems counterproductive when I didn’t need a pin in the first place. I think there should be a option for TurboTax to let you un-add the pin option. I hope that gets fixed by next tax season. 

[MarilynG1]

Follow these instructions to enter your IP PIN or to remove one that you accidentally entered.

1. Sign into your TurboTax account.
2. Open or continue to your return if you don't already have it open.
3. In the Search bar type "IP PIN" (don't forget the space) and then select the Jump to link in the search results.
4. On the Identity Protection PIN screen, answer Yes. Select Add and enter your IP PIN in the space provided.
   • If you need to remove the IP PIN, select the trash icon.
5. Select Continue, then select Done.

[Shefalis]

My issue was that I missed inputting the IP Pin in the Federal tax tab, under others. Once I inputted that, my file went thru.

This wasn't mandatory last year, these things have changed from this year onwards. I hope your filing goes thru as well! 

[jdavison2]

What if I did receive a ip pin even though it was from years ago and it now wants business identity theft info which do not apply and it makes choose a person and has no none of the above?

[jdavison2]

I, all of a sudden started receiving a ip pin years ago. I enter it each year even though I don't even know why I started getting it. The online form has changed this year. If I enter it, it then makes me answer about form 14039, which I do not have and don't need. Next is makes me choose a person  for business identity theft which none of have had. There is no none of the above option.

[AbrahamT]

Call the IRS and find out if and why you need one.  See HERE for more detailshttps://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/ip-pin-need-one/L76FW18T4_US_... 

[AbrahamT]

Call the IRS and find out if and why you need one.  See HERE for more detailshttps://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/ip-pin-need-one/L76FW18T4_US_...

[Danielbcrane]

Once you have a IP PIN it can't be removed from the IRS.

[Danielbcrane · Accepted solution]

OPTION #1 - OPT OUT OF IP PIN  ( Updated  2025 )

At the bottom of the IRS FAQ,  I found that you have can OPT OUT of receiving your IP PIN.

Login in IRS..gov > Upper right click on  Profile  > Go to the bottom of the page to > Identity Protection PIN > Copy this years code (just in case) > then click OPT OUT > Confirm.

I was able to successfully do so and it takes 72 hours.

Q23. Can I opt-out of the IP PIN program? (updated Dec. 20, 2024)

A23. Yes, if you voluntarily joined the IP PIN program and have not been a victim of tax-related identity theft, then you may opt-out of the IP PIN program. To find out if you are eligible to opt-out, please log into your online account. If you enrolled into the program though the one-time enrollment option, you will be opted out of the program at the end of the calendar year.

8 January 2025

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OPTION # 2  - RETRIEVE YOUR CURRENT  IP PIN

If your return was rejected for the IP PIN,  try these steps.

If you had previously created an online account and obtained an IP PIN,

Log in to ID.me until you get to the welcome page for IDme + IRS.

You may need to verify your identity again due to extended security.

Then use IRS online tool Get an IP PIN  (Blue Button) to retrieve your current IP PIN.

No need to have it mailed, this service runs during tax time only I believe.

Once you have your current IP PIN go back to Turbotax and resubmit your rejected tax return.

If you do not yet have an account on IRS.gov, you will be asked to sign up for an account

and validate your identity.  Register below the login part of  ID.me then do the online tool above.

If you can't recover your IP PIN online, you can call [phone number removed]

(( unfortunately Turbotax removed the 1 800 I included ))  Its on the How to get your IP PIN reissued

A service representative will verify your identity and mail your IP PIN to the address that appears on our files within 21 days.

[Mart10]

It won’t be fixed. And if you have kids, they won’t be able to find their pin online and they don’t mail them. It’s the government. They’re morons 

[Danielbcrane]

UPDATED OPT OUT OF IP PINI

At the bottom of the IRS FAQ I found that you have can OPT OUT of receiving your IP PIN.

Login in IRS..gov > Upper right click on  Profile  > Go to the bottom of the page to > Identity Protection PIN > Copy this years code (just in case) > then click OPT OUT > Confirm.

I was able to successfully do so and it takes 72 hours.

Q23. Can I opt-out of the IP PIN program? (updated Dec. 20, 2024)

A23. Yes, if you voluntarily joined the IP PIN program and have not been a victim of tax-related identity theft, then you may opt-out of the IP PIN program. To find out if you are eligible to opt-out, please log into your online account. If you enrolled into the program though the one-time enrollment option, you will be opted out of the program at the end of the calendar year.

[Latasha_M]

Once you were able to opt out were you able to e file immediately and how did you know the 72 hours was up because I did it on the 27th and still nothing

[Latasha_M]

Were you able to file immediately? I opted out on the 27th and I’m still waiting so I can file