Sage-Tips

How do I find my 5 digit PIN for taxes?

To get an IP PIN that is lost, forgotten, or never arrived in a CP01A Notice, use the IP PIN request portal at IRS.gov. If you can’t access your IP PIN online, call (800) 908-4490 for help getting your IP PIN reissued.

Can the IRS give me my PIN number?

You may be able to retrieve your IP PIN. Call the IRS at 1-800-908-4490 to have your IP PIN mailed to you. However, this can take up to 21 days.

Where can I find my personal identification number?

The identity number is printed on all of your national identification documents, such as your ID-card, passport, residents permit etc. It is usually either next to or below your name or your birth date. Look for a number with 11 digits containing your birthday in a year-month-date or date-month-year format.

How do I get a PIN number from the IRS without a credit card?

You can call the IRS at 1-800-908-4490 weekdays from 7:00am to 7:00pm local time (Hawaii and Alaska, use Pacific time) to have your IP PIN reissued by mail. However, this can take up to 21 days.

How do I find my prior year PIN or AGI?

To retrieve your original AGI from your previous year’s tax return you may do one of the following:

1. Use the IRS Get Transcript Online tool to immediately view your Prior Year AGI.
2. Contact the IRS toll free at 1-800-829-1040.
3. Complete Form 4506-T Transcript of Electronic Filing at no cost.

Can I opt out of IRS IP PIN?

An IRS IP PIN is a six-digit number assigned by the IRS to eligible taxpayers to help prevent the misuse of their Social Security numbers on fraudulent federal income tax returns. Important: You currently cannot “opt-out” once you get an IP PIN.

Can I file my taxes without my IP PIN?

Without a new IP PIN, taxpayers will have issues filing their federal tax return. They will have to file their tax return on paper, by mail, as the IRS will reject any electronic version submitted without the proper IP PIN.

Can I verify my identity for IRS over the phone?

The letters are sent to you via U.S. mail. They are never emailed, and the IRS does not initiate verification requests by phone. The phone number on your letter can be used only for verification purposes, not for any other tax issues.

What questions does the IRS ask to verify identity?

Be ready to verify your identity when calling the IRS

• Social Security numbers and birth dates for those who were named on the tax return.
• An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number letter if the you have one.
• Your filing status.
• The prior-year tax return.
• A copy of the tax return in question.

How do I get my 5 digit self select pin?

You may call the IRS toll free number at 1-800-829-1040 or use the link on our self select pin page to enter data to receive that information.

Does IRS PIN change every year?

A new IP PIN will be generated each year. If we assigned you an IP PIN, you must use it to confirm your identity on any return filed during the current calendar year. This includes current year returns as well as any delinquent tax returns.