Before filing your 2025 income tax return, consider obtaining an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). Having an IP PIN can help safeguard your tax identity. Issued by the IRS, this unique six-digit number helps prevent criminals from filing a fraudulent tax return using your Social Security number. It’s valid for one year and is automatically replaced after expiration. You can expect to receive a new one each year in mid-December to early January. You can apply online or get one at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. Once you receive your IP PIN, be sure to safeguard it. Use it only on Forms 1040. For more information from the IRS: https://bit.ly/4kcIoi4
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