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July 15, 2020
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What do I do when the IRS keeps rejecting your return due to a security number that I don't have?

  • July 15, 2020
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If the state accepted my return Why would the federal reject it?

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July 15, 2020

The place to edit this is under federal returns, other tax  situations,  about halfway down there is a place to edit it

DawnC
Employee
July 15, 2020

The IP PIN is a six-digit number that the IRS assigns to victims of tax-related identity theft.    An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a 6-digit number that the IRS gives taxpayers who were victims of tax-related identity theft.

 

The IP PIN validates a Social Security number's true owner and prevents future tax fraud. Most taxpayers don't need one.

 

However, if you received an IP PIN or CP01A notice from the IRS in the past (or you opted in to the pilot program) you must use your 2019 IP PIN to validate your identity when you file your 2019 return.

 

We are unable to issue IP PINs and you won't find them on your tax paperwork. You can only get IP PINs from the IRS by following these instructions.

 

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