How to retrieve my 2022 IRS Identity Protection PIN after rejection

The IRS Get An IP PIN tool should allow you to retrieve both current and prior year IP PINs. Head to the IRS website and search for "Get An IP PIN" or go directly to the Identity Protection PIN section. You'll need to verify your identity through the secure access portal using personal information and financial records. Since you already successfully retrieved your 2023 PIN, you should be able to use the same process to view your 2022 PIN. The system typically shows your current year PIN plus any prior year PINs that were issued to you. If you can't access it online, you can request a PIN by mail using Form 15227 if you meet certain eligibility requirements, or make an in-person appointment at a Taxpayer Assistance Center (call 844-545-5640 to schedule). Just know that the TAC appointment might be your fastest option at this point if the online retrieval doesn't work.

After dealing with identity theft a few years ago, I feel your pain! I had so much trouble tracking down my old IP PINs when I needed to file some back taxes. After several frustrating attempts with the IRS website, I discovered taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) which was actually super helpful for my situation. I uploaded my IRS rejection notice and some ID documents, and their system helped identify exactly what was going on with my IP PIN situation. They even guided me through the exact steps to retrieve my old PIN for the previous tax year. What I really liked was how they explained the whole IP PIN system clearly - like how they're issued annually in December/January and why you need a unique one for each tax year.

I just wanted to follow up about my experience with taxr.ai after seeing it mentioned here. I decided to give it a try since I was getting nowhere with retrieving my old IP PIN. It actually worked surprisingly well! I uploaded my rejection notice and answered a few questions, and the system immediately identified that I needed my 2021 IP PIN and provided specific instructions for retrieving it. What I really appreciated was how it explained the difference between the CP01A notice (which contains your new PIN) and how to access old PINs through the online account. I was able to get my old PIN within about 20 minutes of using the service, and I finally got my amended return accepted. Definitely glad I gave it a shot instead of waiting on hold with the IRS for hours.

I had this exact same problem last year! After multiple rejected returns and hours on hold with the IRS, I discovered Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and it was a complete game-changer. They basically hold your place in the IRS phone queue and call you back when an agent is about to answer. I was super skeptical at first, but I was desperate to resolve my IP PIN issue for a prior year. I used their service (you can see how it works at https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got connected with an IRS representative in about 45 minutes instead of the 3+ hours I had been experiencing. The agent was able to verify my identity and give me my 2022 IP PIN over the phone after asking some security questions. For anyone dealing with rejected returns due to missing IP PINs from prior years, sometimes talking directly to the IRS is the only way to resolve it quickly, and Claimyr made that process so much less painful.

I need to follow up on my comment about Claimyr. I was definitely skeptical about the whole concept, but after spending another 2 hours on hold with the IRS yesterday and getting disconnected, I decided to give it a try. I'm actually shocked at how well it worked. I used the service around 10am, and about 40 minutes later I got a call connecting me directly to an IRS representative. They were able to verify my identity and provide my 2021 and 2022 IP PINs over the phone. The agent explained that while the online system typically only shows current year PINs, they can access and confirm prior year PINs in their system. Turns out it's a legitimate service that just automates the hold process. No special access, just technology handling the tedious part. For anyone in a similar situation with prior year PIN issues, it's worth considering if you're tired of the hold music!

Just wanted to add something that might help! If you've had your identity stolen, you should know that the IRS sends out new IP PIN letters (CP01A notices) each December for the upcoming tax year. So for the 2022 tax year, they would have sent that notice in December 2021. If you don't have your notice anymore, you might check if you have an online account set up with the IRS at irs.gov. Sometimes you can access your notices there. Also, if you've moved since 2021, the letter might have gone to your old address. One more thing - there's an IRS tax form (14039) for identity theft victims that you may need to submit if you continue having issues. This sometimes helps get everything sorted out in their system.

Has anyone experienced filing without an IP PIN even when one was issued? My accountant said we could file Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) along with paper returns for the years I'm missing PINs. Wondering if this approach works or if I'm still going to face rejections.