An IP PIN is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a federal tax return using your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. It\u2019s a vital tool for ensuring the safety of your personal and financial information.<\/p>\n
New for the 2025 filing season, the IRS will accept Forms 1040, 1040-NR and 1040-SS even if a dependent has already been claimed on a previously filed return as long as the primary taxpayer on the second return includes a valid IP PIN. This change will reduce the time for the agency to receive the tax return and accelerate the issuance of tax refunds for those with duplicate dependent returns.<\/p>\n
The best way to sign up for an IP PIN is through your IRS\u00a0Online Account<\/a><\/em>. If you are unable to create an Online Account, alternative methods are available, such as in-person authentication at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. More information is available on how to sign up at\u00a0Get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN)<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An IP PIN is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a federal tax return using your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. It\u2019s a vital tool for ensuring the safety of your personal and financial information. New for the 2025 filing season, the IRS will accept Forms 1040, 1040-NR and
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