IRS Relaunches Identity Protection PIN Program for Taxpayers
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🛡️✨ IRS Relaunches Identity Protection PIN Program to Combat Tax Fraud. The IRS has reintroduced its Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) program, urging all U.S. taxpayers to enroll for enhanced security against identity theft and fraudulent tax returns. The IP PIN is a unique six-digit number required for filing tax returns, valid only for the current year, and known solely to the taxpayer and the IRS. With over 100 million Social Security Numbers exposed in a recent data breach, the IRS emphasizes the importance of obtaining an IP PIN to prevent scammers from filing fraudulent returns. Taxpayers can enroll online or via Form 15227, with options for continuous or one-time enrollment, making it a crucial step for safeguarding personal information as the 2025 tax season approaches.
