🧾 IRS Notice CP01A – The IRS Assigned You an Identity Protection PIN
Category: Identity Protection โ Audits and Tax Notices
๐ What This Notice Means
You received IRS Notice CP01A because the IRS has officially assigned you an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN).
This means that your account has a history or potential risk of tax-related identity theft, and the IRS added a safeguard to stop anyone else from using your Social Security number to file a fake return.
The 6-digit IP PIN provided in this letter must be used when filing your federal tax return for the year stated in the notice. Without it, your return will likely be rejected by the IRS.
๐ฉ Why You Received CP01A
- You previously notified the IRS of tax-related identity theft
- The IRS placed an ID theft indicator on your account
- The IRS generated a secure IP PIN to prevent future fraudulent filings
This code is valid for only one tax year, and youโll receive a new one each year by mailโor you can retrieve it through your IRS.gov account.
๐ฅ Embedded Copy of CP01A Notice
Click the image below to view a sample of the IRS CP01A notice:
โ What You Should Do Now
- Save the letter in a secure place
- When filing your return, enter your IP PIN exactly as shown
- If using a tax professional, share the letter with them
- Consider learning more about how the IP PIN protects your taxes
๐ Need Help?
If you received this notice and are unsure how to proceed, we can help you understand it and correctly apply your IP PIN when filing.
Email: support@gbooks.works or call (888) 555-0199
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