The IRS utilizes ID.me for taxpayers wanting online access their to tax records, manage tax payments, requesting Identity Protection Pins (IP PIN) to prevent tax related identity theft and checking refunds or letters received from the IRS.
In addition to the IRS, the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal and state agencies use ID.me to ensure that only authorized individuals can access sensitive information. Only those individuals aged 18 and older are eligible to create an account.
What is ID.me?
ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online and keep their data secure. It is a secure identity verification service that allows access to government websites and services with a single login. ID.me uses multi-factor authentication and biometric data (facial recognition for video verification) to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Document uploads are through secure portals. Once your identity is verified, your account is protected with advanced encryption and security features to prevent unauthorized access.
Once you’re verified, you can use your ID.me account to log in to multiple government agencies without needing to create separate logins for each one.
You only need one ID.me wallet
ID.me is designed as an individual identity verification system tying one personal ID.me Wallet to a Social Security Number (SSN). With an existing, verified ID.me account both personal and business email addresses can be added to the ID.me account profile.
For individuals also in a trustee capacity, the trust’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Tax Identification Number (TIN) can be linked to the ID.me profile after being verified through the IRS website. The EIN and/or TIN can be found on the official trust documents. Only authorized trustees or legal representatives with proper documentation (Form 2848 or 2856) can typically access this information.
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