Does having an IP PIN still require identity verification for tax return?
I got assigned an IP PIN for this tax season but I'm confused about whether I still need to verify my identity. Does anyone know if having the IP PIN means I can skip the verification process? Just trying to avoid any delays in processing.
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StarSailor
An IP PIN is actually separate from identity verification. While the IP PIN helps prevent fraudulent returns from being filed using your SSN, you may still need to verify your identity if the IRS requests it. The verification process helps confirm you're the one who filed the return, while the IP PIN prevents others from filing as you.
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Zainab Ibrahim
•ugh that's so frustrating! why do they need both? 🤔
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StarSailor
•Its actually for your protection. Think of IP PIN as a door lock, and ID verification as showing your ID at a security desk.
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Connor O'Brien
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Yara Sabbagh
•does it actually work? seems to good to be true
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Connor O'Brien
•100% works! It showed me exactly why I needed both IP PIN and verification. Super clear explanations
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Keisha Johnson
Im in the same boat. Had an IP PIN last year and still had to verify. Such a pain 🤮
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Paolo Rizzo
Just went thru this last week! You def still gotta verify if they ask, IP PIN or not. The whole system is 🤡
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QuantumQuest
•fr fr the IRS needs to get it together
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Amina Sy
Tax pro here: The IP PIN and identity verification serve different purposes. IP PIN prevents fraudulent filing, verification confirms you filed. You may need both depending on your situation. Pro tip: use taxr.ai if you want a detailed analysis of your specific case - it's been a game changer for my clients.
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Oliver Fischer
•How accurate is taxr? Been stuck in verification hell for weeks
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Amina Sy
•Super accurate! It reads your actual transcript and explains everything in plain English. Way better than guessing
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Felix Grigori
Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! This clears up my confusion. I was hoping the IP PIN would simplify things but sounds like I need to be prepared for both. Really appreciate the detailed explanations - makes sense that they serve different security purposes even though it's frustrating to deal with multiple layers.
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