What is a CP01A notice from the IRS?

The IRS sent the CP01A to provide you with an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) for you to record on your next tax return. Using the IP PIN will prevent a tax return, filed by another individual using your Social Security Number, from being processed by the IRS.

How do I get a CP01A notice?

To get an IP PIN that is lost, forgotten, or never arrived in a CP01A Notice, use the IP PIN request portal at IRS.gov. If you can’t access your IP PIN online, call (800) 908-4490 for help getting your IP PIN reissued.

Who receives a CP01A notice?

Electronic returns Every taxpayer who receives an IP PIN must enter it on the return. This includes the primary taxpayer, spouse, and dependent. If only one taxpayer receives an IP PIN, enter it with that taxpayer’s Social Security number (SSN).

Why would the IRS send me a pin?

A1: The IRS IP PIN is a 6-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers to help prevent the misuse of their Social Security number on fraudulent federal income tax returns. A new IP PIN will be generated each year. This includes current year returns as well as any delinquent tax returns.

What do you need to know about the cp01a notice?

Understanding Your CP01A Notice This notice tells you about the Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) we sent you. What you need to do when filing Forms 1040 or 1040 PR/SS If you are filing a joint return using Form 1040 or 1040 PR/SS Important things to remember about your IP PIN If you misplace your IP PIN

Do you need to file Form 14039 with cp01a notice?

Each year, we issue CP01A notices that have a unique 6-digit IP PIN with instructions on how to use it. Recipients of Notice CP01A don’t need to file a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit PDF, unless you as a recipient experience an identity theft incident after you received a notice CP01A.

When do I get my new cp01a pin?

These PINs are different. We’ll send you a CP01A notice with a new IP PIN each December/January by postal mail. Store the CP01A notice securely with your tax records. Visit Retrieve Your Identify Protection PIN (IP PIN) for instructions on how to recover your original IP PIN or how to request a replacement.