Identity Verification

[JFS7]

After waiting 4 weeks for Fed refund, I got a notice that I need to Verify my Identity. I wondered why I was flagged to provide Identity, so i looked up possible reasons for getting picked. I read that in order to avoid this verification, you should provide your driver's license information on your tax return. We did this when we filed with TurboTax. So now I am wondering if there is an issue with TurboTax electronic filing where this information was not sent, or is the IRS just randomly picking tax returns for verifications

[xmasbaby0]

Sometimes the IRS chooses returns randomly to request verification of identity and sometimes there is something on the return that triggers the request.  No matter why the IRS has required you to verify your identity, you need to follow their instructions in order to receive your refund.  If you do not verify your identity you will not get your refund.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/security/tips-for-handling-identity-verification-requests-from-...

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification-for-irs-letter-recipients