Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)
Offered by Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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An IP PIN is a six-digit number that stops someone else from filing a tax return with your identity. You can ask for one through your IRS online account.
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Cost & format
Free · Online
Who this is for
Open to people who want to protect their tax account. Confirmed identity theft victims are enrolled automatically and get a new number each year. You need an IRS online account, which requires registering and verifying your identity.
How to apply
Open the IP PIN section of your profile in your IRS online account. If you can't get into an online account, file Form 15227 online.
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