How to get IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) for dependent after address change?
Need help getting an IP PIN for my dependent. We moved recently so if they mailed it to the old address, we're out of luck. Can't find anything online about getting one specifically for a dependent - everything just shows how to get your own PIN. Any help would be appreciated!
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Sean Kelly
For dependents under 18, you'll need to call the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490. They don't have an online option for dependent IP PINs - its strictly phone based. Make sure you have your dependent's social and birth certificate info handy when you call.
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Anastasia Kozlov
•ty! did you have to wait on hold forever? 😩
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Sean Kelly
•ngl the wait times are rough rn. I'd call first thing when they open at 7am EST
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Zara Mirza
•pro tip: use the Spanish line and press 2 for English. Usually way shorter wait times 👀
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Luca Russo
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Nia Harris
•Does this actually work for IP PINs? How exactly does it help?
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Luca Russo
•Yeah! It analyzes your situation and gives step-by-step instructions. Way better than being stuck on hold forever
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Nia Harris
•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 💯
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GalaxyGazer
stuck in the same boat rn. moved twice last year and none of my tax docs are making it to me 🤡
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Mateo Sanchez
When you figure it out can you post what worked? Been trying to get this sorted for weeks smh
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Anastasia Kozlov
•will do! gonna try calling tmrw morning
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Aisha Mahmood
they really need to make this stuff easier fr. why tf cant we just do everything online in 2025 🤔
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Ethan Moore
•ong the government be living in 1995 still
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Yuki Kobayashi
Update your address with USPS first! Sometimes they forward IRS mail even tho they say they dont
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Anastasia Kozlov
•already did but good looking out!
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Fiona Gallagher
Just went through this exact same situation last month! The phone route is definitely your best bet, but here's what worked for me: Call the IRS Identity Protection PIN line at 800-908-4490, but also have Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) filled out beforehand just in case they ask for it. They were able to generate a new PIN for my dependent on the spot once I verified all the info. Also make sure you've updated your address with the IRS using Form 8822 - that helped speed things up for me. Good luck!
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Atticus Domingo
•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.
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Yuki Tanaka
•@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.
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GalaxyGlider
•@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
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Natasha Orlova
•@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 🤦♀️
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Zoe Papadopoulos
•@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.
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