If you know you need an IP PIN to file your taxes and you lost your CP01A letter (or never received it), you can:

1. Retrieve your IP PIN online at the IRS’s Get an IP PIN site; or.
2. Call the IRS at 1-800-908-4490 to have your IP PIN mailed to you (this can take up to 21 days)

Can I use the same IP pin from last year?

It is acceptable for two taxpayers to choose the same five digit PIN. The taxpayer’s personal information (Social Security Number, Date of Birth and original Adjusted Gross Income or PIN from the prior year tax return) provided to the IRS is used to verify the taxpayer’s identity.

Can the IRS give me my IP PIN over the phone?

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.

How to retrieve your IRS identity protection pin?

You can use the Get an IP PIN online tool to retrieve your IP PIN. The opening page will list the items you need to prove your identity and retrieve your PIN. The IRS Self-Select PIN is a five-digit number of your choosing.

How to retrieve your Internal Revenue Service IP pin?

Follow the prompts to retrieve your IP PIN. How to get your IP PIN reissued. If you’re unable to retrieve your IP PIN online, you may call us at 800-908-4490 for specialized assistance, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time), to have your IP PIN reissued.

What happens if I Lose my IRS IP pin?

Your electronic return will be rejected without it, and your paper return will be delayed until your identity can be properly verified. If you lose your IP PIN, don’t panic. You can use the Get an IP PIN online tool to retrieve your IP PIN.

Who is eligible for an IRS IP pin?

An IP PIN is used only on Forms 1040, 1040-PR and 1040-SS. Q2: Who’s eligible for an IRS IP PIN? A2: Anyone who has a Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and is able to verify his/her identity is eligible to enroll into the IP PIN program.