In most states, entering the drivers license or ID is recommended but not required.
In an effort to help protect your identity and fight tax Fraud, the
IRS and State tax offices are now asking that tax filers provide their
driver’s license or state issued ID number. This step is not required in
order to file your taxes, for most states, but could help speed up the
processing of your return and will not affect your return’s submission.
Omitting any of this information may delay return and refund processing.
States such as Illinois and Alabama do require an ID to be provided in order to e-file this year.
For additional information, you can view the IRS information on the New Security Safeguards. or to see if your state is participating, please contact your state revenue agency.
