Tax refunds remain in limbo. IRS letters are piling up, including demands that individuals verify their identities. Many will need to file amended 2023 returns to clear up the chaos.

A trio of Democrats on Capitol Hill think that the IRS requirements for identity verification in the Direct File program “created serious access barriers” to filing taxes using the service ...

Receiving an IRS adjustment letter can be unsettling, especially after the tax season has ended. Discover what these letters mean, why they are sent, and how to respond effectively to ensure your tax ...

The verification letter is sent out, even if you're not claiming any improper credits, if the IRS has some indication that you might be a victim of identity theft or fraud.

The letters list ways taxpayers can authenticate their identity, which might include an online option, calling the IRS or, in rarer cases, appearing in person.

LTR4883C / 5071C - Identity verification requests before the IRS will process a return Clear Start Tax outlines what each notice typically means and when action may be needed to stay in good ...

Last year, the Idaho State Tax Commission sent over 3,800 identity verification letters and stopped nearly $2 million in income tax refunds from going to thieves who used stolen identities ...

The IRS had flagged more than 1 million tax returns by early March as being filed by potential identity thieves, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said.

Last year, the Idaho State Tax Commission sent more than 2,400 identity verification letters and stopped nearly $30.1 million in income tax refunds from going to thieves who used stolen identities ...