Need help getting IRS IP PIN for 2024 taxes - what docs do I need?

I just went through this last week! Make sure you have your Social Security Number and your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from last year's tax return. Those are the big ones the IRS usually asks for.

Ugh, I've been trying to get my identification pin for weeks now. The IRS website keeps crashing on me. Anyone else having this issue?

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Here's a comprehensive guide for getting your IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN): 1. Gather necessary documents: - Social Security Number (SSN) - Previous year's Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) - Valid email address - Date of birth - Filing status 2. Go to the official IRS website: www.irs.gov/ippin 3. Click on 'Get an IP PIN' 4. Choose between online or mail verification 5. For online: Use the IRS's secure access authentication 6. For mail: Fill out Form 15227 if you're unable to pass online authentication 7. Wait for your IP PIN to arrive (via email if online, or mail if you used Form 15227) Remember, IP PINs change every year, so you'll need to get a new one annually. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we need a special PIN just to file our taxes? The whole system needs an overhaul smh

Quick question - does anyone know if the IP PIN is the same as the Identity Verification PIN? I got something in the mail about verifying my identity with the IRS, but I'm not sure if it's the same thing OP is asking about.

PSA: Be careful with your IP PIN! Don't share it with anyone, not even your tax preparer. It's meant to be used by you only when you file your taxes.

lol remember when filing taxes was just... filing taxes? Now we need secret agent PINs and shit. What's next, retinal scans? 👀

Has anyone had experience with getting an IP PIN if you're a victim of identity theft? I heard the process is different.