Starting in the 2025 filing season, the IRS said it will accept e-filed tax returns that contain dependents already claimed on another taxpayer's return if the taxpayer on the second return has an Identification Protection PIN (IP PIN).
This change aims to reduce tax refund delays and improve identity theft protection, particularly for taxpayers claiming credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.
The IRS encourages early filers to register for an IP PIN by Friday, Nov. 23, to help ensure a smooth filing process.
Signing up now ensures taxpayers are ready to file electronically at the start of the 2025 tax season with an additional safeguard against identity theft and helps avoid issues involving dependents being claimed on multiple tax returns. Learn more.