If you were a victim of identity theft, you may receive IRS Notice CP01A containing a single-use 6-digit PIN. If you have misplaced the IRS letter containing your IP PIN, CLICK HERE to retrieve it.
You can enter the Identity Protection PIN in the TaxAct® program using the following steps:
Note. Each spouse on a married filing joint return will have his or her own IP PIN. If only one spouse received an IP PIN, that PIN would need to be entered in the field for that spouse.
The Identity Protection PIN will appear on the printed copy of your return. The PIN is automatically transmitted to the IRS with an electronically filed return.
If you believe you may be at risk for tax-related identity theft, fill out IRS Form 14039 Identity Theft Affidavit and either fax or mail it to the IRS so they can mark your account to identify any questionable activity (the fax number and mailing address are provided on the form). If you'd like to complete IRS Identity Theft Affidavit, Form 14039 electronically, you may do so by visiting the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov and starting an identity theft recovery plan.
Form 14039 is now available in the TaxAct program. To access the form in the Online program, click Forms on the right side of the screen, then View Complete Forms List, and browse for the form under Federal Forms and Schedules. To access the form in the Desktop program, click the Forms button and browse for the form under Federal Forms and Schedules.
Read IRS Publication 4535 Identity Theft Prevention and Victim Assistance to determine how to minimize the risk of having your identity stolen. You will also find information on the steps you need to take in case you believe you have become a victim of identity theft.