The IRS issued a news release last week encouraging taxpayers to get an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) for the 2025 tax season.

Why an IP PIN?

An IP PIN is a crucial layer of protection against tax-related identity theft. An IP PIN is a six-digit number that is known only to the taxpayer and the IRS. The IRS uses this number to confirm the taxpayer's identity when they file their federal tax return.  Using an IP PIN prevents someone other than the taxpayer from using the taxpayer's Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to file a return.

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