Identity PIN for Child Tax Credit: Need Help Understanding What It Is and Why I Need It ASAP
I need to understand what this identity PIN situation is about for my child. Never had to use one before and now I cant file without it. Super frustrating cause I need to submit my taxes like yesterday. Anyone know what its for and why they started requiring this?
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Mateo Lopez
An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a 6-digit number assigned by the IRS to verify your identity. If your child has been assigned one, it means either you requested it or the IRS assigned it due to potential identity theft concerns. You'll need to wait for the CP01A Notice from the IRS with the PIN, or you can retrieve it through the IRS website with ID verification. Without it, e-filed returns will be rejected.
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CyberNinja
•omg thank you! do you know how long it takes to get the pin once you request it?
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Mateo Lopez
•Usually takes about 4 weeks by mail. But you can get it instantly online if you can verify your identity through id.me
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Aisha Abdullah
Instead of stressing about the PIN, 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 any issues. Only costs $1 and saved me hours of headache. https://taxr.ai
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Ethan Davis
•Is this legit? Sounds too good to be true 🤔
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Aisha Abdullah
•100% legit! It literally saved my sanity this tax season. Shows you everything about your account including PIN issues
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Yuki Tanaka
stuck in the same boat rn... been waiting 3 weeks for my kids pin 🤮
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Carmen Ortiz
the whole system is ridiculous fr fr... why they gotta make everything so complicated 🤡
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MidnightRider
•fr these clowns at the IRS be playing games with our money 😤
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Andre Laurent
Pro tip: if you cant get the PIN online, call the IRS Identity Verification number (800-908-4490). Sometimes you can get it same day if you can verify everything.
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CyberNinja
•ty! gonna try this first thing tomorrow!
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Zoe Papadopoulos
Wait you guys are getting PINs? I didnt even know this was a thing lol
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Jamal Washington
•its new for some people this year. IRS tryna prevent fraud n stuff
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