IND-181

The IRS rejection code IND-181 means that the Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) entered for the primary taxpayer is not valid. The IRS requires an IP PIN for certain filers. Even when filing a prior-year tax return, the primary taxpayer’s current IP PIN is required.

How to Fix This

Option 1: Update your IP PIN and re-submit electronically.

If you have the correct IP PIN, simply log in to your PriorTax.com account and provide the IP PIN to resubmit it to the IRS for e-filing.

Option 2: Print and mail your tax return.

If you do not have a valid IP PIN, you cannot e-file your return. Sign in to your PriorTax.com account, download the PDF copy of your tax return to print, sign, and mail it to the IRS/State.

For more information and to verify/obtain your IP PIN, click here.

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