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IRS Will Soon Require Selfies for Online Access

Discussion in 'Current Events' started by Par10, Jan 20, 2022.

  1. Par10

    Par10 Well-Known Member

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    https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/01/irs-will-soon-require-selfies-for-online-access/
    Of course we all know that black people aren't wealthy enough nor smart enough to get a free ID. Ranchers and those in rural areas aren't able to get a photo copy of their ID either. However, a smart phone, computer, or laptop is well within everyone's abilities.

    The agency says that by the summer of 2022, the only way to log in to irs.gov will be through ID.me, an online identity verification service that requires applicants to submit copies of bills and identity documents, as well as a live video feed of their faces via a mobile device. McLean, Va.-based ID.me was originally launched in 2010 with the goal of helping e-commerce sites validate the identities of customers who might be eligible for discounts at various retail establishments, such as veterans, teachers, students, nurses and first responders.
     
    Par10, Jan 20, 2022
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  2. Doofenshmirtz

    Doofenshmirtz Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Then your face will be stored in their database in case you try to sneak out of the house with $600 cash in your pocket!
     
    Doofenshmirtz, Jan 20, 2022
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    I have absolutely no reason or need to ever log into that website, so I guess I don't have to worry about it...
     
    dharbert, Jan 20, 2022
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  4. Stuart Wolfe

    Stuart Wolfe Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Bet the IRS will hire the Kardashians for the PR on this one!
     
    Stuart Wolfe, Jan 20, 2022
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    Sounds like scam to me.
     
    61falcon, Jan 20, 2022
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    I like that.
    Madame Tussaud would approve:

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    Andrew Jackson, Jan 20, 2022
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    Great! Now lets use this technology to vote!
     
    ricmortis, Jan 20, 2022
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    They barely answer any phone calls and now they want to make the only alternative to calling them unavailable or unattractive. Sounds like a bold plan by Biden alright.
     
    Chrizton, Jan 21, 2022
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    It's not just the IRS. All government services are moving towards ID.me

    https://www.id.me/government
     
    flyboy56, Jan 21, 2022
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    This process is miserable! I quit the experience just from frustration.
     
    Yulee, Jan 21, 2022
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  11. straight ahead

    straight ahead Well-Known Member

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    You racist!
     
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    Steve N Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Steve N, Jan 21, 2022
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    Did they pay tax on the $600?
     
    Professor Peabody, Jan 21, 2022
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    Doofenshmirtz Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    They are constantly looking for things that raise a red flag. For example, if you have $600. left over after paying taxes, thats a red flag!

    The IRS slogan:

    "We have what it takes to take what you have!"
     
    Doofenshmirtz, Jan 21, 2022
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    No no no. That would be racist!
     
    George Bailey, Jan 21, 2022
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