The IRS has rejected the return because the 6-digit Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is either missing or incorrect.
Possible Causes:
The IP PIN was not entered for the taxpayer, spouse, or dependent.
The wrong IP PIN was used—these change annually and are issued by the IRS each year between late December and early January.
An old or expired IP PIN was used. Once a new PIN is issued, the previous one becomes obsolete.
✅ Steps to Resolve:
Confirm if an IP PIN was issued – Ask the taxpayer, spouse, or dependent if they received an IP PIN for the current tax year.
Retrieve the correct IP PIN:
Online: Taxpayers who registered online can retrieve their IP PIN at the IRS website starting early January.
By Mail: Taxpayers who registered via mail or in person will receive their IP PIN on Form CP01A (postcard-sized).
Enter the correct IP PIN in the return.
Resubmit the return after verifying the information.
🔎 Below are the most common IRS reject codes that occur when an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) is missing or incorrect on a tax return. To prevent these rejections, ensure that any taxpayer, spouse, or dependent listed on the return has provided their correct annual IP PIN.
For additional details or to retrieve a lost IP PIN, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov/getanippin.
Common IRS Reject Codes Related to IP PINs:
Reject Code IND-180-01
The primary taxpayer's IP PIN does not match the IRS e-File database. Verify the entry and resubmit the return with the correct number.Reject Code IND-181-01
The primary taxpayer did not enter a valid IP PIN. Visit www.irs.gov/getanippin for more information and resubmit the return with the correct number.Reject Code IND-182-01
The spouse's IP PIN does not match the IRS e-File database. Verify the entry and resubmit the return with the correct number.Reject Code IND-183-01
The spouse did not enter a valid IP PIN. Visit www.irs.gov/getanippin for more information and resubmit the return with the correct number.Reject Code IND-995
The dependent or qualifying person's IP PIN does not match the IRS e-File database. Verify the entry and resubmit the return with the correct number.Reject Code IND-996
The dependent or qualifying person's IP PIN provided on the return is not valid. Visit www.irs.gov/getanippin for more information and resubmit the return with the correct number.Reject Code F2441-995
The dependent or qualifying person's IP PIN on Form 2441 does not match the IRS e-File database. Verify the entry and resubmit the return with the correct number.Reject Code F2441-996
The dependent or qualifying person's IP PIN on Form 2441 is not valid. Visit www.irs.gov/getanippin for more information and resubmit the return with the correct number.Reject Code SEIC-F1040-995-01
The dependent or qualifying child's IP PIN on Schedule EIC (Form 1040) does not match the IRS e-File database. Verify the entry and resubmit the return with the correct number.Reject Code SEIC-F1040-996-01
The primary taxpayer did not enter a valid IP PIN for a dependent or qualifying child on Schedule EIC (Form 1040). Visit www.irs.gov/getanippin for more information and resubmit the return with the correct number.