How to put an identity protection PIN on child's SSN for security?

Tax professional here - Yes, you absolutely can and should get an IP PIN for your children! Go to IRS.gov, use the Get An IP PIN tool. You'll need to verify your identity first, then you can request PINs for your dependents. New PINs are issued every year in December/January. Just remember you MUST use the PIN when filing returns or they'll get rejected.

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Did this last year after my neighbors kid had his identity stolen. Super easy process but make sure you save the PIN somewhere safe!

omg its such a headache if u forget the pin tho 💀 speaking from experience lol

Just wondering - does anyone know if you have to renew these every year? Or is it a one and done thing?

its crazy we even need to do this tbh. like why cant the gov just protect our kids ssn better in the first place smh