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IRS - Frequently Asked Questions About the Identity Protection PIN

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Last checked2026-09-22

Source domainirs.gov

Official source URLhttps://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-identity-protection-personal-identification-number-ip-pin

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How to Request an IRS Identity Protection PIN to Prevent Tax-Return Identity Theft

Request a six-digit IRS Identity Protection PIN online or through an alternative identity-verification route to help prevent fraudulent federal tax returns.

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