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The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to sign up for an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) for the 2025 tax season to help protect against tax-related identity theft. An IP PIN is a six-digit number known only to the taxpayer and the IRS, used to verify identity when filing tax returns.
Previously, IP PINs were available mainly to identity theft victims, but they are now accessible to all taxpayers. This added layer of security helps prevent unauthorized use of Social Security numbers on fraudulent returns. Taxpayers can obtain their IP PIN through their Individual Online Account.
Furthermore, the IRS has announced that its Direct File program will expand to 12 additional states for the 2025 tax season, offering a free, IRS-provided tax filing option. This expansion includes Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These states join the original 12 participants: Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
The program will also accommodate more complex tax situations, such as filing with dependents, certain tax credits, and additional income types. Taxpayers in participating states can check their eligibility and file online through the IRS Direct File tool.
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The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to sign up for an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) for the 2025 tax season to help protect against tax-related identity theft. An IP PIN is a six-digit number known only to the taxpayer and the IRS, used to verify identity when filing tax returns.
Previously, IP PINs were available mainly to identity theft victims, but they are now accessible to all taxpayers. This added layer of security helps prevent unauthorized use of Social Security numbers on fraudulent returns. Taxpayers can obtain their IP PIN through their Individual Online Account.
Furthermore, the IRS has announced that its Direct File program will expand to 12 additional states for the 2025 tax season, offering a free, IRS-provided tax filing option. This expansion includes Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These states join the original 12 participants: Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
The program will also accommodate more complex tax situations, such as filing with dependents, certain tax credits, and additional income types. Taxpayers in participating states can check their eligibility and file online through the IRS Direct File tool.
