The Identity and Tax Return Verification Service is an online service provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help verify your identity and tax return information if you received a letter from the IRS with irs.gov/verifyreturn. If you are a new user, you must have your picture ID available in order to utilise this service.
IRS Identity Validation Process
Receiving a letter from the IRS marks the beginning of the identification authentication procedure. There won't be anything you can do until you receive that, and your refund processing status will remain "still being processed."
It normally takes up to a month after filing to get the IRS return verification letter which will be mailed to the address listed on your latest filing.
The IRS notice will be of the series, 5071C, 5747C, 6331C or 5447.
The letter will attest to the receipt of the return, but it will also request identity verification from tax filers before the IRS can finish processing the return and provide a refund.
The letter will outline your options for finishing this procedure, including what to do in the event that you chose not to file—a move that could put you at risk of identity theft.
It is critical you complete the ID verification process ASAP to move your return processing forward and get paid any refunds you are due.
How to verify your identity online?
To verify your identity online with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you can use the Identity and Tax Return Verification Service at irs.gov/verifyreturn.
Open the IRS official website irs.gov/verifyreturn.
Look for the specific tool or section related to identity verification.
Enter the requested data, which may include your name, date of birth, Social Security number, and other information.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
The IRS uses a number of techniques to confirm your identification, including sending a verification code to your email or cell phone, requesting particular information about your financial past, or utilising other safe techniques.
Follow the IRS's instructions and finish the required processes. Make sure the data you supply corresponds with the information in your tax return.
Once you successfully complete the identity verification process, you should receive confirmation that your identity has been verified.
Once your identification has been confirmed, you can continue with additional tax-related tasks including monitoring the status of your refund or using other online services.
If you encounter any issues or have questions about the identity verification process, you can contact the IRS directly for assistance.