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IRS PIN Portal Closes Soon
IRS online tool for tax identity protection shuts mid-November, risking stolen refunds.
In brief
IRS online tool for tax identity protection shuts mid-November, risking stolen refunds. Taxpayers must sign up for IRS IP PIN before mid-November to block identity theft during tax season. Originally reported by Kiplinger.
Tax identity theft crisis
Tax identity theft cases take two years to close on average, causing financial hardship for taxpayers.
IRS staffing shortages
The IRS lost nearly 300 trained identity theft assistors last year due to deferred resignation programs.
IRS agency cuts
The trump administration reduced the federal tax agency by nearly 30,000 workers through workforce cuts.
IP PIN security tool
The identity protection pin blocks scammers from using stolen social security numbers on fraudulent tax returns.
IP PIN portal shutdown
The irs will take its online get an ip pin tool offline from mid-november through mid-january for maintenance.
IP PIN enrollment deadline
Taxpayers must sign up for an ip pin before mid-november to avoid identity theft during tax season.
IP PIN benefits
The ip pin prevents fraudulent tax returns by requiring a six-digit code on all electronic filings.
IP PIN renewal
Taxpayers receive a new ip pin every january after enrollment, but must sign up annually.
IP PIN enrollment process
Taxpayers can enroll in the ip pin program through their irs individual online account.
IP PIN security tips
Protect your ip pin like a bank pin: share only with trusted tax preparers when filing.
Children and dependents
Children and older dependents need separate irs accounts to enroll in ip pin protection.
IP PIN for minors
Minor children can request an ip pin by mailing form 15227 if adjusted gross income is below $84,000.
In short
Taxpayers must sign up for IRS IP PIN before mid-November to block identity theft during tax season.
