IRS Identity
Protection (IP)
PIN Opt-In Guide
What is an IRS IP PIN?
The IP PIN is a six-digit code assigned to eligible taxpayers by the IRS. It
adds a layer of security to the tax filing process and helps the IRS verify the
taxpayer's identity when returns are submitted. Starting in 2021, the IRS
opened the IP PIN request process to all interested taxpayers (previously
only available to victims of confirmed identity theft).
Once a taxpayer requests an IP PIN, they must log in and retrieve their new,
unique number each calendar year.
IP PIN: What You Need to Know
Before you apply for an IP PIN, keep the following factors in mind:
• IP PINs are voluntary, not required, for taxpayers.
• Taxpayers must open an IRS Secure Account and complete the
thorough ID verification process before applying for an IP PIN.
• An IP PIN is only valid for a calendar year. A new IP PIN must be
obtained for each filling season using these steps.
• IP PINs must be entered on the tax return, so make sure to provide
it to your RKL advisor along with other tax filing information.
Log in to your IRS Secure Account
Enter Username and click Log In
Log in to your IRS Secure Account
If site image and phrase are correct, enter password and click Submit
Identity Verification: Security Code
Confirm IP PIN Request
Click Continue button to proceed
Receiving
your IP PIN
XXXXXX
You will see your
unique six-digit code
in the green bar.
Click Print and
secure it with other
tax records.
IP PIN Best Practices/Reminders
• Once you reach the screen on the previous slide, your request is complete.
• Print and secure the confirmation page with your tax records and other
financial data.
• You WILL NOT receive any other confirmation from the IRS (no email or
U.S. Mail confirmation).
• To access your IP PIN for 2023 (for use in filing 2022 tax returns), log in to
IRS.gov/IPPIN
. You can return to the IP PIN tool at any time to access the IP
PIN information. The number will not change for the entire calendar year.
• Only provide this IP PIN to your RKL tax advisor with your 2022 tax filing
information.
• Remember, your IP PIN is only good for this calendar year. You will have to
log in and retrieve a new one each year.
