Although the IP PIN program will not be available until early January 2025 due to annual maintenance, the IRS advises individuals to register for an online account now.

That increasingly common type of fraud can be prevented by using an Identity Protection PIN, available free to most U.S. taxpayers through the Internal Revenue Service.

The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN). An IP PIN is a six-digit number that helps ...

While the IP PIN program will not be accessible until early January 2025 due to annual maintenance, the IRS encourages individuals to set up their online accounts now. This preparation allows for ...

The IRS’s push for widespread adoption of the IP PIN reflects a broader commitment to enhancing taxpayer security amidst an increasingly complex tax landscape.

Taxpayers who already have an IRS Online Account are advised to secure their IP PIN. Online Accounts also allow users to access previous filings, current tax information, and records from ...

The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting e-filed tax returns that contain dependents who have already been claimed on another taxpayer's return.