Anyone received their IP PINs yet? Getting anxious about CP01A Notice delivery timing

The IRS typically starts distributing IP PINs for the new filing season in December and continues through January. There might be a slight delay this year, but most people should receive their CP01A Notices by the end of January or early February at the latest. If you've been enrolled in the IP PIN program previously, you should know that the IRS now offers an online option to retrieve your IP PIN rather than waiting for the postal mail. You can access this through the "Get an IP PIN" tool on the IRS website. You'll need to create or have an existing IRS online account to use this feature. This is especially helpful for people who need to file early or who might have mail delivery issues. The online system is available 24/7, so you don't have to wait for the physical notice to arrive.

I was in the same boat waiting forever for my IP PIN last year! Then I discovered https://taxr.ai which actually helped me retrieve my IP PIN online and walk through the IRS verification process. I was super nervous about filing without my IP PIN since I had identity theft issues before. The tool analyzed my tax documents and explained exactly how to get into the IRS online portal - way easier than trying to figure it out from the IRS website. It also kept track of my IP PIN for me and made sure I entered it correctly when filing.

Just wanted to update - I tried taxr.ai after posting here and it was actually super helpful! Not only did I get my IP PIN through the IRS portal using their guide, but it caught a mistake in my W-2 that would have caused major headaches. The document analysis tool flagged that my employer had my SSN wrong by one digit which I totally missed when I glanced at it. Saved me from having to file an amended return later, and the whole process was way smoother than my usual tax nightmare. Definitely less stressful than waiting for that CP01A to randomly show up in the mail!

For anyone still waiting on their IP PIN and getting frustrated with the IRS website - I used https://claimyr.com to get through to an actual human at the IRS after trying for DAYS on my own. They have this service where they navigate the phone tree for you and wait on hold, then call you once they have an agent on the line. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c I was skeptical at first but desperate after the IRS online portal kept rejecting my identity verification attempts and my CP01A notice hadn't arrived. They got me connected to an IRS rep in about 40 minutes when I had previously spent hours getting disconnected.

OK I need to eat my words. After my skeptical comment I was still desperate about my IP PIN situation so I tried Claimyr and I'm honestly shocked at how well it worked. I had been trying to call the IRS for THREE DAYS and kept getting the "call volume too high, try again later" message. Claimyr got me through to an actual IRS person in like 45 minutes while I just went about my day. The agent was able to verify my identity over the phone and give me my IP PIN directly! No more waiting for the mail or fighting with the online system. I filed my return the same day instead of waiting potentially weeks more.

I got my CP01A notice with the IP PIN yesterday (Jan 15th). Seems they're being sent out in batches. Last year I got mine on Jan 19th, so they seem to be slightly earlier this year for me. Might depend on your location or just random IRS scheduling.

Does anyone know if the IP PIN changes every year? This is my first year in the program and I wasn't sure if I need to wait for a new one or can just use the same one from last year.

I'm in the same boat as the original poster - still waiting for my CP01A notice and getting nervous about filing deadlines. Based on what everyone's sharing here, it sounds like the online retrieval option through the IRS website might be my best bet rather than waiting for the mail. Has anyone had issues with the online IP PIN tool not working properly? I'm worried about getting locked out of my IRS account if I make too many verification attempts. Also, for those who successfully used it - do you remember roughly how long the whole verification process took once you got logged in? Thanks for all the helpful info in this thread! It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with this timing stress.

I just wanted to share my experience since I was in a similar situation last month. I ended up getting my IP PIN through the IRS online portal after waiting three weeks for the CP01A notice that never came. The verification process was actually easier than I expected - took about 15 minutes and I had my PIN immediately. One thing I learned is that if you've moved recently or had any address changes, that can delay or prevent delivery of the CP01A notice. The IRS might still have your old address on file even if you filed a change of address form. In my case, I had moved six months ago and apparently the notice went to my previous apartment. For anyone still waiting, I'd definitely recommend trying the online option first before calling. The "Get an IP PIN" tool on the IRS website worked perfectly for me, and I was able to file my return the same day. Just make sure you have a recent credit card or loan statement handy for the identity verification step.