{"id":83478,"date":"2026-08-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=83478"},"modified":"2026-08-12T10:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:39:28","slug":"ip-pins-help-guard-clients-against-tax-related-id-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/tax-law-and-news\/ip-pins-help-guard-clients-against-tax-related-id-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"IP PINs help guard clients against tax-related ID theft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways taxpayers can protect themselves from identity theft is by requesting an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fidentity-theft-fraud-scams%2Fget-an-identity-protection-pin\/1\/0100019f6b746200-ff8e6a67-8aa3-4bf9-ab3e-45efeccdab82-000000\/kMlem6lh0C3mnFStlVyvtMfAT2VgQ-Jg1NyZDIgF5to=452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Identity Protection Personal Identification Number<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What your clients should know about an IP PIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anyone with a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number can request a free IP PIN, including taxpayers living abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a unique six-digit number known only to the taxpayer and the IRS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IP PIN helps verify a taxpayer&#8217;s identity when they file a federal tax return. It also protects the taxpayer&#8217;s account, even if they aren&#8217;t required to file a return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxpayers must verify their identity before receiving an IP PIN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax professionals cannot request an IP PIN for a client, but may use the number provided by the taxpayer when preparing and filing a return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new IP PIN is issued each year for added security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxpayers who request an IP PIN online will need to retrieve their new one annually, starting mid to late January.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxpayers who receive an IP PIN must include it on all federal tax returns they file during the year, including prior-year and amended returns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IRS will never call, email, text, or message a taxpayer through social media channels to request their IP PIN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The fastest way to get an IP PIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quickest and easiest way to request an IP PIN is through an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/online-account-for-individuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IRS Individual Account<\/a>. After signing in, taxpayers can select the IP PIN option under their profile. Those who do not already have an account will need to complete the identity verification process before requesting an IP PIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Options for taxpayers who can&#8217;t verify their identity online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxpayers who are unable to verify their identity online may still be able to get an IP PIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eligible taxpayers with an adjusted gross income below $84,000 for individuals or $168,000 for married filing joint may apply by submitting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f15227.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Form 15227<\/a>, <em>Application for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxpayers who cannot verify their identity online or by phone, are not eligible to use Form 15227, or experience technical issues can make an appointment at a&nbsp;<a 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