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With our personal details scattered all over the web, the risk of identity fraud is ever-present. An IRS Identity Protection (IP) PIN helps prevent fraudulent tax returns and tax-related identity theft. Learn how IP PINs work and how to request one. Then, get Avast BreachGuard to help protect your sensitive online data against data leaks and collection by third parties.
An IRS IP PIN is a six-digit pin number that only you and the IRS know. It’s a way to stop IRS identity theft on federal tax returns, because it prevents others from filing a tax return with your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or Social Security Number (SSN).
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The quickest way to request an IRS Identity Protection PIN is to go directly to the IRS website. You’ll be prompted to create an ID.me account (or sign in, if you already have one) so the IRS can verify your identity.
Yes, you’re assigned a new IP PIN every year. If you don’t receive one in the mail, or you lose it, IRS pin retrieval is possible using the Get an IP PIN tool on the IRS website. Or, you can call +1 800-908-4490 for help. A new yearly PIN can help protect you in the event of a security breach.
To find this 5-digit pin for taxes, you can also ask your Electronic Return Originator (ERO) or accountant. They should be able to get it through tax preparation software.
You should request an IRS IP PIN number if you want to protect your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or Social Security Number (SSN) — or those of your dependents. An IP PIN is essential if you’ve already been defrauded due to data brokers, ATM skimmers, or other identity theft schemes. If you report the identity theft, you’ll automatically receive an IP PIN.
Even if you’re careful to avoid social engineering ploys like phishing attacks, a dark web scan might reveal that your personal tax data has already been compromised (perhaps a hacker type used a keylogger or other nefarious tactic to steal your data). Getting an identity protection pin from the IRS gives you added security.
Your sensitive data is all over the web, not just with the IRS. Avast BreachGuard monitors the web 24/7, and it will let you know if your accounts were involved in a leak. BreachGuard even keeps tabs on the dark web, giving you time to change your account login details before they’re hacked. Start protecting your credentials and your accounts today with Avast BreachGuard.
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