www.idverify.irs.gov (?)

[schirallicpa]

I have client that filed his tax return in February.  He received a letter from IRS to go to this website to verify their name.  Has anyone else seen this ?

[Abby Normal]

It redirects here, so it appears legit:

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification-for-irs-letter-recipients

[TAXMAN]

I have had 2 this year. Need client available when doing this.

[FDNY]

Client says the recording keeps saying due to high volume call back later.  At least letter gives him 30 days.  Good luck.

[JohnH]

I received a 4883C in early Dec 2020.  (Not the same as the inquiry your client got, but similar I think).  The agent I spoke with couldn't or wouldn't explain why I received it.  Anyhow, we got the identity verified and all was well.  But it spooked me, so this year I opted in to the ID Protection PIN program as soon as it was available.

[FDNY]

My client did have 2 incidents of ID theft from his credit union recently.  He finally got through and agent also didn’t have an answer as to why he got the letter.  Agent asked 3 questions, how much SS did you get, how much estimated tax did you pay and where did your pension come from.  After 3rd question agent said Bingo, you’re good to go.  My guess was that someone tried to file for a refund in his name, but I filed this guy early and he owed.  I hear IRS is getting good at stopping ID theft.