“These schemes continue to adapt and evolve in an attempt to catch people off guard just as they are preparing their tax returns,” said an IRS commissioner. “Don’t be fooled,” he stresses. “The IRS won’t be calling you out of the blue asking you to verify your personal tax inf...
Before calling the IRS, make sure you have the following information ready to verify your identity: Your Social Security number or ITIN. Your date of birth. Your filing status. The prior-year tax return and the tax return you’re asking about. ...
When the IRS needs to verify your identity, they will typically send you a letter or notice by mail. This letter will provide instructions on how to complete the verification process. In some cases, the IRS may require you to call a specific phone number or visit a local IRS office to v...
“Taxpayers will still have the option to verify their identity automatically through the use of biometric verification through ID.me’s self-assistance tool if they choose,” the IRS explained. “For taxpayers who select this option, new requirements are in place to ensure images provided by tax...
Identity thieves work year-round, but tax time provides especially lucrative opportunities for them. Never click on links in emails offering free tax preparation or asking for information to resolve a question about your return or refund. You could end up with a virus on your hard drive tha...
"Regardless of whether the IRS needs a new way to verify identity, they shouldn't be using facial recognition, particularly when there is a lack of regulation regarding the use of face images and other biometrics," said Jeramie Scott, senior counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center...
[applicants'] information is a top priority for the department, and DEO is working with all of its contractors to provide options to Floridians to use more than one means to verify their identity, because ultimately the security of Floridians'personal informationhas to remain at the forefront ...
t been 21 days but she can check my account well she did and she stated a letter was mailed the 2nd week of February for me to verify my identity I waited and nothing I called again on March March 4th she asked if I received anything I said no she put me on hold and said she ...
Check with the applicable state tax agency to see if there are additional steps to take at the state level. 5. IRS Letters. If the IRS identifies a suspicious tax return with a taxpayer’s stolen SSN, that taxpayer may receive a letter asking them verify their identity by calling a specia...
Posing as a trusted organization, friend or family member remains a common way to target individuals and tax preparers for various scams. Individuals should verify the identity of the sender by using another communication method, for instance, calling a number they indepe...