Page 24 - Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)

FAQ'S IP PIN.

Q11: Do I have to use the IP PIN I received this year if filing

prior year returns this year?

A11: Yes. You must use this IP PIN to confirm your identity on your current tax return and any prior
year returns filed during the calendar year.

Q12: Why did I receive an IP PIN?

A12: Our records show you were previously the victim of identity theft; or you were identified by
the IRS as a possible victim of tax-related identity theft. We use this IP PIN to authenticate your
identity when you file.

Q13: I received an IP PIN for a deceased person. What do I do

with it?

A13: If filing a return for the decedent enter the IP PIN as appropriate.

Q14: Do I have to keep this IP PIN and use it again next year?

A14: No. A new IP PIN will be generated each year.

Q15: When does the IRS send IP PIN notices to taxpayers?

A15: From mid-December through early January, CP01A notices are sent to taxpayers eligible to
receive an IP PIN. If you opted in online to get an IP PIN, you will not receive a CP01A notice, you
must retrieve your IP PIN online beginning in early January every year.

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