✅ What You’ll Need Before You Start

☐ Government-issued photo ID
   •UNEXPIRED Driver’s license , state ID, or passport
☐ Smartphone or computer with a camera
☐ Access to your email account
☐ A phone number for verification

✅ Step-by-Step Checklist

☐ Step 1: Go to the IRS website and select Sign in to your Online Account (www.irs.gov) 
☐ Step 2: You will be redirected to ID.me
☐ Step 3: Enter your email address and create a password
☐ Step 4: Confirm your email address
☐ Step 5: Choose self-service identity verification
☐ Step 6: Upload a clear photo of your government-issued ID
☐ Step 7: Take a selfie using your phone or computer camera
☐ Step 8: Review and confirm your personal information
☐ Step 9: Complete verification and access your IRS Online Account

✅ After You’re Verified, You Can:

☐ View IRS notices and balances
☐ Access tax transcripts
☐ Make or track payments
☐ Securely manage your IRS account

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⚠️ Important ID.me Warnings (Please Read)

• Use your legal name exactly as shown on your photo ID

• Make sure photos of your ID are clear, well-lit, and not blurry

• Avoid multiple failed attempts — this may lock your account temporarily

• If your name, address, or phone number has changed recently, verification may take longer

• Do not create multiple ID.me accounts — use only one email address

Click this link for tutorial! 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXVK2dpsGWs