The Internal Revenue Service is working to expand its use of Login.gov as an authentication option for U.S. taxpayers.
In a joint statement, the agency and the General Services Administration said they would “work toward further implementation and expansion of Login.gov to help taxpayers validate identities when using services on IRS.gov.”
Login.gov is currently used by IRS as an identity-proofing option for the submission of Form 990-N, which is used by small, tax-exempt organizations for annual reporting. It is used also for the agency’s Qualified Intermediary System, which is used to collect filings from foreign intermediaries that have withholding agreements with the tax service.
In February last year, the tax agencybegan to explore the use of Login.govas a user authentication tool after previously agreeing to abandon the use of a commercial tool that featured third-party facial recognition technology.
The two agencies added: “We appreciate the strong partnership and continue to evaluate how best to expand the use ofLogin.govto deliver accessible, secure, and privacy-protecting solutions to taxpayers and the American public.”
Login.gov was launched in 2017 to offer the public an easy way to securely log in to federal government websites. Earlier this month it was thesubject of a watchdog reportthat identified multiple failings by the team responsible for the platform.
In particular, that report found that the General Services Administration had continued to bill agencies for Identity Assurance Level 2-complaint services, even though Login.gov did not meet IAL2 standards.
Login.gov does not meet IAL2, which is an identity proofing requirement set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology as part of its SP 800-63 guidance series that provides crucial technical requirements and guidance for identity proofing by government IT systems on open networks.
In December, that NIST guidance wasrevised in draft formto include a “fully remote Identity Assurance Level (IAL) 2 identity proofing workflow that provides security and convenience but does not require face recognition.”
FAQs
The Login.gov service offers the public secure and private online access to participating government programs. With one Login.gov account, you can sign into services offered by multiple government agencies. Our goal is to make managing federal benefits, services, and applications easier and more secure.
Where can I get answers to IRS questions? ›
Call the IRS toll free at 800-829-1040 or make an appointment to visit an IRS taxpayer assistance center (TAC).
Did the IRS change their Login? ›
The IRS now requires users to have an account with ID.me to access their online account. ID.me is a service created, maintained, and secured by a private technology provider. If you do not have an ID.me account, you must create a new account using Your Online Account at IRS.gov.
Is Login.gov real or fake? ›
Login.gov is a trusted, government-issued sign in service. The public uses Login.gov for simple and secure access to the services our government partners provide.
Is Login.gov used by IRS? ›
Taxpayers as of July 14 are required to sign in or register with either of the IRS' credential service providers, Login.gov or ID.me, to access the FATCA Registration System.
What is the new IRS question that must be answered? ›
Everyone who files Forms 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, 1041, 1065, 1120 and 1120-S must check one box answering either "Yes" or "No" to the digital asset question. The question must be answered by all taxpayers, not just by those who engaged in a transaction involving digital assets in 2023.
How do I get the IRS to answer? ›
You can call 1-800-829-1040 to get answers to your federal tax questions 24 hours a day. Tax forms and instructions for current and prior years are available by calling 1-800-829-3676. You can also order free publications on a wide variety of tax topics.
Who is best to answer tax questions? ›
The IRS helps taxpayers get forms and publications and answers a wide range of tax questions.
Can I verify my identity for IRS online without? ›
(updated October 31, 2023) A: To verify your identity with ID.me, you'll need to provide a photo of an identity document such as a driver's license, state ID or passport. You'll also need to take a selfie or choose to video chat with a live ID.me agent.
What does code 150 mean on an IRS transcript? ›
Code 150 means that your tax return has been accepted by the IRS. This indicates that your return meets the basic requirements for processing and has passed the initial validation checks. Once Code 150 appears on your transcript, the IRS has begun processing your return.
No, we are not detecting any problems with IRS right now.
The last outage detected for IRS was on Friday, July 19, 2024 with a duration of about 1 hour.
Is Login.gov the same as my Social Security? ›
Information about Login.gov and ID.me
You can use your Login.gov account to access your Social Security benefit information, services, and other information. And you can use that same Login.gov account to manage other government benefits and services. For support, visit the Login.gov Help Center.
What happens if I delete my Login.gov account? ›
If you delete your account:
We'll delete your email address, password, and phone number. You won't be able to sign into partner agencies that require a Login.gov account. You won't lose your information saved with partner agencies, but you will need to create a new Login.gov account.
How does Login.gov verify your identity? ›
What you'll need to verify your identity. You'll take a photo of your accepted driver's license or state ID card and enter your personal information to verify your identity online. You may need to take a photo of yourself with a phone to verify your identity online. This is to check that you are the person on your ID.
What is a Login account? ›
a username and password that allows a person to log in to a computer system, network, mobile device, or user account: I've forgotten my login again!
