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You’ll need an account with ID.me to sign in to access your tax information and use services on IRS.gov. Your ID.me account lets us verify your identity to protect your privacy and keep your data secure. You must be age 18 or older to create an account.
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To sign in, select an IRS account or service.
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How to create an ID.me account
How your information is protected
About ID.me
ID.me is a trusted technology partner of government agencies and businesses. They provide secure digital identity verification to help us verify your identity when you sign in. ID.me meets the latest federal security standards.
How to create an ID.me account
Creating an account is a 2-part process. First, set up your account. Then, verify your identity only once.
To set up your account, you’ll need:
- A personal email address
- A unique password with at least 8 characters
- Multifactor authentication protection, like an authentication app, face or touch unlock, or a cell phone with texting
To verify your identity, you’ll need:
- A Social Security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN)
- A valid government-issued photo ID such as a:
- Driver’s license or state ID
- Passport or passport card
Documents to verify your identity with ID.me
Steps to create an account:
- Select the IRS account or service you need
- Select sign in or create account
- Follow the steps to create an ID.me account
- Follow the steps to verify your identity with ID.me
IRS accounts and services
One ID.me account lets you sign in to most IRS accounts and services.
Select the IRS account or service you need, then follow the steps to sign in or create an account.
IRS accounts
Individual services
- Digital forms
- Forms 2848 and 8821
- Free File Fillable Forms
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Public Access Portal
- Secure Messages
- Verify your identity and return
Business and tax professional services
- Affordable Care Act Information Returns (AIR) system
- BBA audit forms
- Certification program for professional employer organizations (CPEO)
- e-Services for tax professionals
- FOIA Public Access Portal
- Form 990-N (e-postcard)
- Forms 2848 and 8821
- FATCA Registration System
- Income Verification Express Service (IVES)
- Information Return Intake System (IRIS)
- Modernized e-File (MeF)
- Payment plan for business or POA
- PTIN for tax return preparers
- Qualified Intermediary System
- Secure Messages
How your information is protected
As a credential service provider certified against federal standards, ID.me is required to store your information. All selfie, video, and biometric data are automatically deleted for users who verify for the IRS, except for suspicious or fraudulent activity.
ID.me will not share, sell, rent or trade your personally identifiable information or sensitive information with other parties, except to verify your identity and eligibility. ID.me is subject to strict privacy and security regulations and meets NIST Special Publication 800-63-3 Digital Identity Guidelines.
ID.me privacy policy covers how ID.me protects your information in the identity verification process.
IRS privacy policy details how we protect your information when you’re on our site.
Help with common issues
Get help creating an account, signing in or verifying your identity at the ID.me help center.
The best way to find out if you already have an ID.me account is to try to create a new one.
To create a new account, go to the IRS account or service you need. Select sign in or create account.
If you already have an account when you try to create a new one, ID.me will tell you. You can then try to reset your password.
Get help fixing ID.me verification issues.
To get your tax information without signing in:
- Go to the IRS account or service you need
- Select Sign in or create account
- Select the link at top of the page, get your information without signing in
Get help if you can’t sign in to your ID.me account.
To get your tax information without signing in:
- Go to the IRS account or service you need
- Select Sign in or create account
- Select the link at top of the page, get your information without signing in
You can create an account and verify your identity if you live outside the U.S.
Follow the instructions from ID.me. How you verify depends on your identification:
If you get any of these error messages, follow the steps described:
- EC 6000 - A security condition is preventing you from accessing this IRS online service. You won't be able to use the service at this time. Select view your alternatives on the error page to find other options to complete your transaction.
- EC 6001 - The name on your account doesn't match what the Social Security Administration has on file. You may need to update your name on ID.me.
- EC 6101 - You verified your identity without using a Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN). The IRS currently requires one of these to access IRS accounts and services.
Scammers are constantly evolving and trying to find new ways to access your personal information. To secure your account:
- Use a strong, unique password
- Don’t reuse passwords
- Never share your credentials to sign in to your account
If you think you were scammed or had your information stolen, sign in to your account and change your password. Then report it to us.
We never call, email or send text messages asking you to provide information or sign in to get a transcript or update your profile. Report a fake IRS email or message.