SPECIAL PIN FOR VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT

[Edward]

IRS Update says that such victims who have previously contacted the IRS concerning their identity theft will receive a notice (CP01A) which provides t/p with a six-digit identity protection PIN (IP PIN) for use when filing their tax returns. It further states that for electronic returns, the tax software program should contain a prompt asking if the t/p received such a notice from IRS. Anyone know how or if ATX has such an element? Thanks.

[cientax]

If you go to the Filers Info section there is a "check the box" line and box for the PIN.

[Edward]

Thanks clentax

Had no idea that it would be located there. Thanks.

[joanmcq]

I'm glad I saw this! Just had a client call today whose ex-wife 'got a taxpayer ID number so her refund wouldn't get snagged'. Turns out a he's had problems with his credit being mixed at least with another person with the same name, and never got his refund last year. Probably snagged for some debt that isn't his. If we notify the IRS now, can we get a PIN and TIN?

[jainen]

>>SPECIAL PIN FOR VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT <<

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[Edward]

I'm glad I saw this! Just had a client call today whose ex-wife 'got a taxpayer ID number so her refund wouldn't get snagged'. Turns out a he's had problems with his credit being mixed at least with another person with the same name, and never got his refund last year. Probably snagged for some debt that isn't his. If we notify the IRS now, can we get a PIN and TIN?

[Edward]

joanmcq: I would believe that in order to get things rolling for the special pin for a taxpayer who has had this experience, you might have to submit IRS form 14039.