Opt-In for E-file PIN

[Mattman]

I'm aware of this form. IRS told me not to file it.

[Opus 17]

You can unfreeze your credit report for 24 or 48 hours.  

[Mattman]

Hi yes I don't want to do that. How do I sign up for the IRS account so they don't have to pull credit? I don't see that option. You were referring to something about verification by mail?

[Opus 17]

When I enrolled 2 years ago, I attempted the online verification, and when it failed, a message came up that the IRS would mail a verification code to me.  If they have changed their procedures since then, you will have to find a way to work within their new procedure.

[Mattman]

Ok, looks like I successfully enrolled b/c they only do a "soft" hit which the credit freeze does not prevent. Now that I'm in my account, I don't see any place though to opt-in for the efile PIN. 

[Opus 17]

Try logging out and then logging in using the “get IP PIN” link on this page.

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin