How to get IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) for dependent after address change?

ty! did you have to wait on hold forever? 😩

ngl the wait times are rough rn. I'd call first thing when they open at 7am EST

pro tip: use the Spanish line and press 2 for English. Usually way shorter wait times 👀

Does this actually work for IP PINs? How exactly does it help?

Yeah! It analyzes your situation and gives step-by-step instructions. Way better than being stuck on hold forever

OMG just tried it and it worked perfectly! The AI even knew about the form I needed that wasnt on the IRS website. Best $5 I ever spent fr fr 💯

will do! gonna try calling tmrw morning

ong the government be living in 1995 still

already did but good looking out!

This is super helpful! Did you have any issues with them verifying your identity over the phone for your dependent? I'm worried they might give me a hard time since I'm not the dependent myself.

@Fiona Gallagher this is exactly what I needed to hear! Did they ask for any specific documentation to prove you re'the parent/guardian? I have all my dependent s'docs but want to make sure I m'prepared before calling.

@Fiona Gallagher thanks for the detailed info! Quick question - how long did the whole call take once you got through to an actual person? Trying to plan my day around this lol

@Fiona Gallagher omg thank you so much for this detailed breakdown! I had no idea about Form 14039 - definitely gonna have that ready. Did you end up needing it or was it just good to have as backup? Also super smart about doing Form 8822 first, I totally forgot about updating my address officially with the IRS 🤦‍♀️

@Fiona Gallagher this is so comprehensive, thank you! One more question - when they generated the new PIN on the spot, did they give it to you over the phone or did they still mail it? I m'trying to figure out if I ll'have the same mailing issue again or if there s'a way to get it immediately.

@Fiona Gallagher this is incredibly helpful! I m'in a similar situation with my dependent. Did you have to provide any specific proof that you re'authorized to request the PIN on their behalf? I m'wondering if I need to bring tax returns or custody documents or anything like that when I call. Also, how long did it take for Form 8822 to process before you called about the PIN?

@Fiona Gallagher this is amazing advice! I m'dealing with the exact same situation right now. Quick question - when you called, did they ask you to verify your own identity first before discussing your dependent s'PIN? I m'wondering if I should have my own tax info handy too, not just my kid s'documents. Also, did the Form 8822 need to be processed completely before calling, or could you call while it was still pending?

@Fiona Gallagher this is such a lifesaver, thank you! I m'going through the exact same thing with my 16-year-old. Quick question - when you called the 800-908-4490 number, did you have to navigate through a bunch of menu options or is there a direct way to get to the Identity Protection PIN department? I ve'been on hold with the IRS before and it s'always a maze of button pressing lol. Also really smart tip about having Form 14039 ready - I wouldn t'have thought of that!

This is super helpful! Just to clarify - when you say they give you the PIN over the phone immediately, do they still send a confirmation letter or anything to your new address? I want to make sure I have some kind of written record of the PIN for my files. Also, did they ask for any specific documentation to prove you're the parent/guardian, or was verifying your tax info enough?

@Ava Martinez this is exactly what I needed to know! Super helpful that they can give the PIN over the phone right away. I m'definitely going to try calling at 7am tomorrow. One quick question - when you called, did you have to wait through a bunch of automated menu options or is there a more direct way to get to the right department? I want to make sure I m'prepared for the whole process. Thanks for sharing your experience!