ID Address Mismatch for In-Person Verification Appointment - Will It Be a Problem?
I've scheduled an in-person verification appointment with the IRS for exactly 7 days from today. I'm facing a potential discrepancy that I need to resolve systematically. My driver's license still displays my previous address (family home) while my tax return was filed using my current residential address. I need to determine with precision whether this inconsistency will cause verification issues. Has anyone experienced this specific scenario during in-person verification? I require definitive information on acceptable identification parameters for this appointment, as resolving my tax situation is critical for my upcoming medical procedures.
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QuantumQuasar
According to IRS Publication 5447 (revised January 2024), for in-person verification appointments, you need to bring two forms of identification. Per section 3.1.2 of the publication, one primary ID (like your driver's license) and one secondary ID (Social Security card, credit card, utility bill, etc.). The secondary ID can help establish your current address. I went through this process last year when my license hadn't been updated yet. Bring a utility bill or bank statement showing your current address to supplement your driver's license. The verification agent will note the discrepancy but should accept both documents together.
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Liam McGuire
•I'm scheduled for verification next month and I'm worried about this too. Can you walk through exactly what they asked for when you went? Did they specifically ask about the address mismatch? Did you have to explain why your license wasn't updated?
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Amara Eze
•This is somewhat concerning. Does the IRS perhaps maintain a record of these address discrepancies? I'm wondering if there could be, in some cases, additional scrutiny applied to returns with identification mismatches?
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Giovanni Greco
•So it's like having the right key but for the wrong door? I'm relieved to hear they're flexible about this. I had a similar situation but with my married vs. maiden name - thought I'd be stuck in bureaucratic limbo forever!
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•I had my appointment on April 2nd and let me tell you, address mismatch was the LEAST of my worries! 😂 The agent barely glanced at my license address but spent forever verifying my DOB and SSN. Funny thing is, I rushed to the DMV the day before for nothing! If you're going next week, get there 15 mins early - they're running behind schedule everywhere right now because of the filing deadline approaching.
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Dylan Wright
Have you called the IRS verification department directly to ask? The rules can vary by office and sometimes even by agent. Some locations are much stricter than others about ID matching. Do you have ANY official mail or documentation with your current address that has your name on it?
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Sofia Torres
•This is a critical point that needs clarification. The OP should consider: • Calling ahead to confirm exact documentation requirements • Bringing multiple forms of address verification • Asking if a change of address form can be completed on-site • Determining if a witness (like a family member) can attest to their address I tried showing up with insufficient documentation and wasted a 3-hour round trip.
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GalacticGuardian
•According to irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification-appointments, you should bring two forms of ID to your appointment. They specifically mention that one should be a photo ID like a driver's license, and the other can be a credit card, utility bill, or similar document. The website doesn't explicitly state that addresses must match, but bringing proof of your current address is recommended.
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Dmitry Smirnov
I had my verification appointment on March 14th, 2024 and was in a similar situation. My license had my parents' address but I'd filed with my apartment address. I brought my lease agreement dated January 2nd and two utility bills from February showing my name and current address. The agent noted the discrepancy but accepted my explanation and additional documentation without issue. The entire process took approximately 22 minutes. I'd recommend bringing at least 3 documents showing your current address just to be safe.
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Ava Rodriguez
•Did they specifically ask why you hadn't updated your license yet? I'm in the same boat and wondering if I need to prepare an explanation.
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Miguel Diaz
•I had almost the exact same experience at my March appointment! The agent even said it's super common right now with all the moving people have been doing. Brought my Xfinity bill and bank statement and it was fine.
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Zainab Ahmed
•Thank you for sharing this detailed experience! This makes me feel so much better about my upcoming appointment.
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Connor Gallagher
Have you tried calling the IRS to confirm their ID requirements? I spent 4 hours on hold last month trying to get this exact question answered before my appointment. Finally used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes who confirmed that address mismatches are common and not a problem if you bring supplementary documentation. Ever wonder why the IRS makes these simple verification questions so difficult to get answered? Saved me a ton of stress before my appointment.
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AstroAlpha
•Is this service legit? Seems sketchy to pay just to talk to the IRS when it should be free.
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Yara Khoury
•It's actually legitimate - they use a business line that has priority routing and then connect you when an agent answers. I was skeptical too but after spending 3 days trying to get through on my own, it was worth it. They don't ask for any personal tax info, just connect the call.
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Keisha Taylor
Have you considered bringing a change of address confirmation from USPS as additional proof? In my experience from February 2024, this carried significant weight with the verification agent. They seemed to view it as official government documentation that supported my explanation.
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Paolo Longo
The IRS Authentication Protocol for in-person verification requires biographic verification (your ID) and residential verification (proof of address). The standard procedure allows for documentation discrepancies if you can provide supplementary evidence. A utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement with your current address should suffice as secondary verification. The verification threshold is typically met with two concordant documents, even if your primary ID shows a different address.
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