When I log into my IRS account, it gives me a message that I should establish a new account. I assume this is the new ID.me-type account. It was my understanding that ID.me--because of taxpayer backlash--no longer required facial recognition to establish an account. Thinking that, today I decided to establish the new account, but the FAQs state that a photo ID AND a selfie photo are still required to establish that new account. I do not want to go anywhere NEAR an account that requires facial recognition, but it appears that the IRS may still be going down that alley. Does anyone know what gives? Has anyone established a new IRS account in the last month or two? If so, was a photo ID/selfie required to be downloaded? Thanks for your help!
