As the 2025 tax season nears, the IRS urges taxpayers to enhance their defenses against identity theft by enrolling in the Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) program, a ...

Among the proactive steps that the IRS has taken is to eliminate the option of an electronic filing PIN (e-PIN) to prove your identity on your electronic filing.

What Is an IP PIN? An IP PIN is a unique, six-digit number assigned to you by the IRS. It acts as an extra layer of security, ensuring that only you (or your tax preparer) can file your tax return.

If you don't want to create an IRS account or request an IP PIN online, you can also file IRS Form 15227 which is the "Application for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number," but ...

The IRS Self-Select PIN is a five-digit number of your choosing. Any combination except all zeroes is allowed. You can choose a new Self-Select PIN for the purposes of signing an electronic return ...