A taxpayer may give you their PIN verbally; however, you must receive a completed Form 8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization, from the taxpayer before you transmit the return or release it for transmission to the IRS.

Where can I find my taxpayer identity protection PIN?

To get an IP PIN that is lost, forgotten, or never arrived in a CP01A Notice, use the IP PIN request portal at IRS.gov. If you can’t access your IP PIN online, call (800) 908-4490 for help getting your IP PIN reissued. Anyone who has been a victim of identity theft is automatically assigned an IP PIN.

Do you need an IP pin to file a tax return?

If you choose not to participate in the program by not requesting an IP PIN, you can file your return as you would normally. If you are assigned or if you request an IP PIN, you must use it to confirm your identity on any tax returns filed electronically during the calendar year.

How to get an identity protection pin from the IRS?

Get An Identity Protection PIN | Internal Revenue Service Get An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number.

Who is eligible for an identity protection pin?

Spouses and dependents are eligible for an IP PIN if they can pass the identity proofing process. If you’re a confirmed identity theft victim, we will mail you an IP PIN on a CP01A Notice if your case is resolved prior to the start of the next filing season.

When do I need to get an IP pin?

If you are assigned or if you request an IP PIN, you must use it to confirm your identity on any tax returns filed electronically during the calendar year. A new IP PIN is generated for each filing season and can be retrieved starting in mid-January of each year by logging into the account you create.