Edward Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cientax Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 If you go to the Filers Info section there is a "check the box" line and box for the PIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks clentax Had no idea that it would be located there. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanmcq Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainen Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 >>SPECIAL PIN FOR VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT << I prefer the arm band because it won't rust in the wash. Actually, the best thing would be a tattoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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