Recently, the IRS mailed letters to certain e-Services users asking them to revalidate their identities within 30 days. The filing season is approaching, and it is important that users complete this process within the established time frame.
There are two ways e-Services users can accomplish the revalidation:
Complete the Get Transcript online process as a first time user or;
Call the e-help desk with the Unique Security Code found on letter 5903
Here’s what users need to know about the online option:
The Get Transcript process is an online option to verify your identity, and is back online after a maintenance outage.
You must complete the entire Get Transcript registration process, including establishing a Get Transcript user name and password.
Go to https://www.irs.gov/transcript and select Get Transcript Online. Then under "First Time Users," select "Get Started.”
If you are new to this system, start the Get Transcript registration process as a First Time User.
You can create a new user name and password or use your e-Services user name and password.
Your user name and password for e-Services will remain unchanged, regardless of the user name and password you use to complete the Get Transcript Online registration.
The Unique Security Code contained in Letter 5903 is for revalidating your identity over the telephone only and cannot be used as a replacement for the Get Transcript Confirmation Code sent to you via e-mail, the Security Code sent to you via text or the Activation Code by mail.
Here’s what users need to know about the phone option:
If you complete the online option successfully you do not need to contact the e-Services Help Desk.
Callers need the Letter 5903 and the Unique Security Code found on the letter.
Courtesy of IRS
For more information contact Neikirk, Mahoney and Smith at 502-896-2999
