IP PIN

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
January 29, 2020
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I've been issued and installed my IP PIN received from the IRS. Am I required to enter a 5 digit select pin of my choice in addition to the 6 digit IP PIN?

mesquitebean

Level 15

@ RonPaiva

Yes, everyone has to enter a 5-digit Self-Select PIN when prompted, where you choose the 5 digits. That is what "signs" the return electronically. If you wish, you can use the same digits you used last year, or you can use new ones.

You'll also have to verify the efiling by entering your 2018 AGI when prompted (or less commonly one could alternatively use the 2018 Self-Select PIN for verification). And it will ask for "today's date" when signing. And I believe you also have to enter your DOB. I can't view that exact screen right now.

Erh22

Level 2

How can I get my pin from last year

MoniqueLO

Level 10

Please see below for information on how to retrieve your IP PIN online or by phone.

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin

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Jacobswife7

Level 2

Can u please help me to get my ip pin

Jacobswife7

Level 2

Can u please help to get my ip pin

DoninGA

Level 15

@Jacobswife7 wrote:

Can u please help to get my ip pin

Only the IRS issues a 6 digit Identity Protection PIN. If you had an identity theft situation and reported this to the IRS then the IRS sends you an IP PIN each tax year either in December or January.

Go to this IRS website for IP PIN information - https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin