Identity Verification: In-person vs waiting for IRS letter - which is faster?

You actually have both options available. You can either wait for the 5071C letter and verify online at ID.me, or schedule an appointment at your local TAC office. If you choose the in-person route, make sure to bring 2 forms of ID (drivers license and social security card work best) plus a copy of your tax return. The appointment wait times can be 2-3 weeks though, so online verification through ID.me might actually be faster once you get the letter.

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stuck in the same boat rn. been waiting 3 weeks for my letter smh 🤮

word of advice - dont waste time calling the IRS about this. they cant verify over the phone anymore

I went the in person route last year and it was actually pretty smooth. Just make sure u bring everything they ask for or they'll make u come back

This identity verification stuff is getting out of hand fr. Like I get they tryna prevent fraud but why they gotta make it so complicated for us regular folks just tryna get our money back 😤