IRS Letter 2940C – Personal Identification Number (PIN) Established
This letter confirms that a Personal Identification Number (PIN) number was set up for your tax account.
Type of Notice: Account information or change
Possible next step: Address tax identity theft
Also see: Return/account problems
Why you received IRS Letter 2940C
- You contacted the IRS to request a PIN number to be used when you access your IRS information online or over the phone.
- The IRS sent Letter 2940C to confirm that the PIN number was established. If you did not request this PIN number contact the number on the notice immediately.
Notice deadline: N/A
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