- What it means
- The IRS was informed that your information was exposed in a data breach and is offering an IP PIN.
- Respond within
- The date on the notice
- What to send
- Nothing required. Consider opting into the IP PIN program.
- Write it
- Document cover letter
- When to get help
- Consider a credit freeze at the three bureaus.
What the letter says
A breach reported to the IRS included your identifiers. Nothing has been filed fraudulently yet.
What to do
Get an IP PIN. Watch for a return filed under your number (a rejected e-file is the usual sign). Freeze your credit.
What to gather
- The notice
Write back
The Document cover letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.