The IRS is urging all taxpayers to sign up for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) for the 2025 tax season. An IP PIN is a six-digit number that helps prevent the misuse of your Social Security number on fraudulent tax returns. By obtaining an IP PIN, taxpayers can add an extra layer of security to their tax filings, ensuring that their identity is protected.
The IRS recommends signing up for an IP PIN before November 23, 2024, as the system will undergo maintenance and be unavailable until early January 2025. To obtain an IP PIN, taxpayers should create an IRS Online Account, which provides a quick and easy way to get the PIN. This proactive step will help safeguard personal information and streamline the electronic filing process when the tax season begins.
The IRS emphasizes the importance of this measure, especially given the increasing prevalence of identity theft and tax fraud. By securing an IP PIN, taxpayers can significantly reduce the risk of their personal information being used fraudulently. The IRS also highlights that new IP PINs are generated each year, so taxpayers need to obtain a new one annually.
Overall, the IRS’s encouragement to sign up for an IP PIN is part of a broader effort to enhance the security of the tax filing process and protect taxpayers from identity theft and fraud. Please contact us if you'd like more information about how to create an account with the IRS.
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