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October 12, 2024
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Client misplaced the IP PIN

  • October 12, 2024
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Hi there,

I e-filed my client's return. However, it was rejected because the IP PIN was missing. My client claimed that they never received it from the IRS.

Can we file the return on paper instead?

Thanks.

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Best answer by Just-Lisa-Now-

did they try using retrieving it?  If they cant get it, paper filing is your only option and I think they'll end up with a ID Verification letter, so that refund will be a long time coming.

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
October 12, 2024

did they try using retrieving it?  If they cant get it, paper filing is your only option and I think they'll end up with a ID Verification letter, so that refund will be a long time coming.

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin

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helenyinAuthor
Level 5
October 12, 2024

I'll let the client know to try to retrieve it. At the same time, I want to try the option of filing on paper. However, the software is asking me for the rejection code and I'm not sure what to look for in the rejection notice.

FLange
Level 3
October 12, 2024

It's better to use your ID.me account to retrieve your IPPIN.  The IRS did not automatically send them out this year.

helenyinAuthor
Level 5
October 12, 2024

Thank you for the information. No wonder why my client said not IRS letter was received.