The IRS will soon require identity verification through the third-party ID.me to see personal tax documents.
In January, the IRS required the identity verification method to view a taxpayer’s child tax credit and advanced credit payments.
ID.me’s facial recognition technology is widely used, including by other government entities, and is generally considered a secure method for identity verification.
Reportedly, the IRS will require facial recognition to access tax documents by this summer. Learn more.