IRS ID Theft PIN number is now available to all taxpayers.
San Mateo, CA: Here's the scenario: Your efiled tax return gets rejected by the IRS because your social security number has already been used on a filed tax return--now what? (this will be the subject of a future article!).
Well, let's back up a little bit---what can YOU DO NOW to protect yourself from tax scammers stealing your social security number? Answer: IRS ID THEFT PIN PROGRAM.
Taxpayers can go online, verify their ID to the IRS and obtain a 6 digit PIN number that must be recorded on their efiled tax return in order to get processed. Without the PIN number, the efiled return is automatically rejected.
Thus, scammers that steal your ID and social security number to file a fraudulent return and get federal tax credits using your name will be BLOCKED immediately from doing so.
For more information or to obtain a ID THEFT PIN go directly to the IRS website at:
and complete the process.
Remember, the PIN changes EACH TAX YEAR (you get a letter in the mail with the new PIN each tax season), so DO NOT LOSE THAT CURRENT PIN NUMBER. Treat it like any other important tax document.
If you think your ID was already stolen and/or you are being sent IRS letters for taxes you don't owe, consider getting a comprehensive IRS transcript report and have your IRS account monitored by a tax professional for any changes made by the IRS. This could include a tax return being filed without your knowledge or an upcoming IRS audit of your tax return.
Protection of your identification is important and deserves your protection! If you need assistance, let me know.
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