Rule Number: IND-183-01

Rule Number: IND-183-01

Rule Text: The Spouse did not enter a valid Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). 

In order to correct the error, reference the DataValue (this indicates what person or number the rejection is related to).

Possible Causes:

• The spouse has an IP PIN and it is not included on the return.

• The spouse's information is entered incorrectly and the IRS system thinks it is a different person (double-check the SSN, name, and birthday).

Possible Resolutions:

• Enter the spouse's IP PIN on the tax return.

  • If the spouse can not obtain their IP Pin then their return must be paper filed.

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    • Correct the spouse's information if entered incorrectly.

Open	Taxpayers can obtain their IP Pin by locating their CP01A Notice issued for the calendar year they are filing or obtain their IP in their online IRS account. For more information regarding the IP Pin reference Identity Protection Pin (IP Pin).