https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/e-filer-verification/01/2565758#M952420 <P>I read that the IRS is upgrading e-filer verification to include facial recognition and/or fingerprint reading. Is this true? If yes, when will it take effect. Finally, I do tax filing for 2 or 3 of my kids. Will this still be possible? Thanks in advance.</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:34:23 GMT 6727 2026-03-09T08:34:23Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/e-filer-verification/01/2565758#M952420 <P>I read that the IRS is upgrading e-filer verification to include facial recognition and/or fingerprint reading. Is this true? If yes, when will it take effect. Finally, I do tax filing for 2 or 3 of my kids. Will this still be possible? Thanks in advance.</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:34:23 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/e-filer-verification/01/2565758#M952420 6727 2026-03-09T08:34:23Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-e-filer-verification/01/2565845#M952421 <P>The IRS implemented a facial recognition system for their online taxpayer account system, but has backed off it. (See&nbsp;<A href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-transition-away-from-use-of-third-party-verification-involving-facial-recognition" target="_blank">IRS announces transition away from use of third-party ...</A>)&nbsp; There are no current plans to use it for efiling, so at least for now there is no need to worry.&nbsp; I would imagine the IRS would have to address concerns like yours if they do start requiring additional identification, but as a parent you are a responsible party for your children's affairs.</P> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:15:15 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-e-filer-verification/01/2565845#M952421 MaryK4 2022-03-09T21:15:15Z