Security Measures Help Protect Against Tax-Related Identity Theft

Identity thieves and fraudsters are working overtime, trying to use COVID-19 or any other current issue to scam you. To help you combat identity theft, the IRS is encouraging people to get an Identity Protection PIN. This secret, voluntary pin is known only to you and the IRS. See if it's right for you at IRS.gov/IPPIN. [...]

Get an Identity Protection PIN

Worried about an identity thief filing a tax return in your name? The IRS can help protect you. It's called the IRS Identity Protection PIN or IP PIN, opt-in program. The IP PIN is a six-digit number known only to you and the IRS. It helps the IRS verify your identity and accept your electronic or [...]

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