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Level 2
posted Apr 27, 2025 10:31:14 PM

Why is IRS asking me to verify my identity this year?

I have been filing with TT for years. Why is IRS asking me to verify my identity this year? Something changed?

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Level 15
Apr 28, 2025 5:50:18 AM

 

I HAVE TO VERIFY MY IDENTITY

 

 

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-the-irs/L55RhaS2B

 

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

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Level 15
Apr 27, 2025 10:53:50 PM

see this link

https://financeband.com/why-did-i-get-a-letter-from-the-irs-to-verify-my-identity 

Level 15
Apr 28, 2025 5:50:18 AM

 

I HAVE TO VERIFY MY IDENTITY

 

 

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-the-irs/L55RhaS2B

 

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