During this tax filing season, more and more states are requiring tax return preparers to include driver’s license numbers (or another form of state-issued identification) on e-filings, as a measure to help combat identity and refund theft.
- Alabama.
- California.
- Illinois.
- Kansas.
- Louisiana.
- New York.
- Ohio.
- Virginia.
Is the IRS requiring drivers license?
The IRS does not require a driver’s license number on a federal tax return. When taxpayers or tax professionals are prompted for additional information, such as a driver’s license number, providing this detail will help stop tax-related identity theft.
Can I file my taxes without a driver’s license?
You do not currently need a driver’s license number to file your federal return but certain states request driver’s license numbers or state ID numbers on electronically filed state income tax returns. In most states, providing a driver’s license number is voluntary.
Why is the IRS asking for my driver’s license?
The IRS and State tax offices requests that you provide your driver’s license or state issued ID number as a security measure to help protect your identity and fight tax fraud.
Can I file my taxes with an expired driver’s license?
Can I still file? Yes, you can still file. It might be helpful to know that your driver’s license number is actually not required to file your federal taxes, nor is it required to file your State tax return in most states.
What all do I need to prove my identity for IRS?
What You Need to Verify Your Identity
- Your personal account number from a:
- A mobile phone associated with your name.
- Your 5071C letter, 5747C letter, 5447C letter, or 6331C letter.
- The income tax return (form 1040,1040-PR, 1040-NR, 1040-SR, etc.)
- You must also have your mailing address from your previous year’s tax return.
Can you use your passport to file taxes?
Technically, the IRS can’t take your passport. But the IRS can start the process that leads to the State Department restricting your passport. But – that’s only if you owe a large amount of taxes and you’re not in an agreement to pay the IRS.
Why does Turbotax need my driver’s license?
In an effort to help protect your identity and fight tax fraud, the IRS and many state tax offices are now asking that tax filers provide their driver’s license or state issued ID number. Providing this info is not required to file your taxes.
What is needed to efile taxes?
When filing electronically: You must provide a copy of your Forms W-2 to the authorized IRS e-file provider before the provider sends the electronic return to the IRS. You don’t need to send your Forms W-2 to the IRS and should keep them in a safe place with a copy of your tax return.
Do you need ID to file taxes on Turbotax?
It is not necessary to provide ID information to file with Turbo Tax.
Will the IRS accept an expired ID?
Government-issued photo ID includes valid driver’s license (U.S.) and state ID. ID may accept expired state identification according to state guidance on extended expiration dates.
Can I claim my drivers license on tax?
You can’t claim a deduction for the cost to get or renew your driver’s licence, even if you must have it as a condition of employment. This is a private expense.
Do you need ID to file taxes in Texas?
You don’t need a drivers license to file – it is totally optional.
Can you use NYC ID to file taxes?
“We encourage New Yorkers… to know that they can use their IDNYC to file their taxes for free and they can also use tax time as an opportunity to save and open a bank account using their IDNYC.” New Yorkers can drop off their tax documents at any of the VITA sites to be completed by an IRS-certified preparer.