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Social Security & Taxes
Tax returns, IRS notices and Social Security benefits affected by fraud.
Social Security & Taxes Guides
Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN
An IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that helps stop someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number or ITIN. This Guide shows how to get one, including for a dependent, and how to use it each year.
Sources last checked October 8, 2026
Someone Filed a Tax Return Using My Identity
If someone used your Social Security number to file a tax return, this Guide shows how to respond to the IRS, report it, and protect your future returns.
Sources last checked October 5, 2026
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