VOLUNTARY IP PIN

[Lee B]

Has anyone assisted a client MFJ in getting a voluntary IP Pin.

Do you do it as a couple or does each spouse apply for their own separate IP Pin?

[Abby Normal]

PINs are per individual. I've already gotten my PIN for 2021.

[BobbyCPA]

I informed all clients in my pre-Tax-Season letter that it is advisable to obtain an IP PIN. I included a Yes and No check box for them to indicate whether they did so or not. Approximately 20% obtained an IP PIN, 10% tried but were unsuccessful (some of whom couldn't pass IRS's confirmation-of-identity test), and the remaining 70% didn't pursue it at all.

I'm surprised to read that a PIN for 2021 has already been received because it's usually not issued until the end of the year.