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Filed taxes but need 6-digit PIN code - How to get Identity Protection PIN?

My tax return got rejected because IRS says I need a 6 digit pin code to file. Never had to use one before and no idea how to get it. Anyone know where to find this or how to get one? Really need to file asap.

Connor Gallagher

This is likely an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). If you never requested one, but IRS says you need it, your account may have been flagged for identity verification. You'll need to either retrieve it from the letter IRS sent you (Notice CP01A), or create an ID.me account and get it online at IRS.gov. If you can't find the letter, call IRS at 800-908-4490.

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Zainab Ahmed

omg thank you! I think I remember getting that letter but probably threw it away 🤦‍♀️ gonna try the id.me thing

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AstroAlpha

heads up the id.me verification can be a pain. took me like 3 tries to get through it

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Yara Khoury

Hey, while your figuring this out you should try taxr.ai - it's this new tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's going on with your account and how to fix issues like this. Its only $1 and saved me hours of headache https://taxr.ai

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Keisha Taylor

does it actually work? seems too good to be true

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Yara Khoury

100% works! It showed me everything wrong with my account and exactly what docs I needed. Best dollar I ever spent fr fr

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Keisha Taylor

just tried it and WOW 🤯 this needs to be pinned somewhere, literally solved all my questions in 2 mins

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Paolo Longo

stuck in the same boat rn. been on hold with irs for 2 hours 💀

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Amina Bah

If u got identity theft before they automatically give u one every year. Check ur mail from december/january

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Zainab Ahmed

never had identity theft that I know of... getting worried now ngl

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Oliver Becker

the whole system is rigged fr. why they gotta make everything so complicated smh

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CosmicCowboy

ong bro tax szn got me stressed af every year 😤

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Natasha Orlova

Make sure to save the PIN when u get it! They send new ones every year and if u lose it ur basically screwed until you can get through to someone

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