06/11/2026
Due to tax related identity theft, the IRS encourages everyone to join the Identity Protection Personal Identification Number program.
An IRS IP PIN is a special six-digit number that helps prevent criminals from filing fraudulent federal income tax returns or stealing refunds using your personal information.
To get your IP PIN, go to www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin
Get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN) to protect your tax account.