Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a unique six-digit number provided by the IRS to eligible taxpayers to help prevent fraudulent use of their Social Security numbers on federal tax returns.
The Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is used as an additional layer of security to verify the identity of eligible taxpayers and protect them from tax-related identity theft and fraud.
Taxpayers who have experienced identity theft or received an IP PIN invitation letter from the IRS are eligible for an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN).
Taxpayer must include IP PIN on their federal tax return. The IP PIN helps the IRS verify the taxpayer's identity and ensures that only the legitimate taxpayer's return is processed.
To get your IP PIN reissued, you can visit the IRS website and use the "Get an IP PIN" tool, or contact the IRS and follow their instructions for the reissuance process.