ID.me

This service is a forced-use service to access the IRS. You have no choice but to use it. However, the government and its contractors have a long history of abusing the data provided to them, not taking appropriate steps to secure the data, and you have no recourse when they do both.

I recently tried using the IRS's new tax return filing tool, and unfortunately, my experience was frustrating and inefficient. The platform was not user-friendly, and the process felt unnecessarily tedious. While I understand the importance of security when handling personal information, the excessive steps and constant verification hoops made the entire experience more cumbersome than it needed to be.

One of the most frustrating aspects was having to leave the main platform repeatedly to access external links and enter verification codes. This constant switching between windows disrupted the workflow and felt disjointed, making the process more confusing rather than more secure. Despite carefully following all instructions, I was ultimately unable to file my return. After spending two hours trying to complete the process, I received a message stating that the system could not support the type of tax return I needed to file something that should have been made clear upfront.

Overall, this experience felt like a complete waste of time. The platform lacks efficiency, clarity, and accessibility, making it a poor alternative to professional tax preparation services. Unless significant improvements are made, I wouldn't recommend this tool for anyone with anything beyond the simplest tax situation.

My experience with ID.me has always been a smooth one and it's nice to occasionally get great discounts on account of your chosen work industry. It's simple and quick to verify what your work specialty is and then receive discounts. I check shop.ID.me before most medium to large purchases and have saved hundreds of dollars over the years.

The self sign-up process was not user friendly. If you are an older person not computer savvy it was very frustrating. The verification process seemed to be on a loop. We had to do the same thing multiple times only to get to a point that we could not get past. The over-use of authentication codes was frustrating. After an hour we finally gave up. We then started over using the video sign-up. The agent was very good and very patient - props to her. If you're trying to log in to the VA and have another option - use it.

Is this the kind of future you all want? Centralized ID's? Don't be stupid, ban this s̸̟̜̙̩̖̰̳͖̎͊̅̔͘h̵̛̝̜̖͐̿̈͆͆̇̽ī̶̝̍̋̐̉̇̂͝͝ẗ̵̨̳̜̱͎̥̳͙̤̲̗̞̞̼̰͈̒́̃̏̊̆̉̊́͂̀͛̓̕͝͠ across all 50 states. F̶̂Fü̸͍͜c̷̖̥͗k̴̢͈͗͌ Commifornia's authoritarian "facist" bs and f̶̹̂͠ü̸͍͜c̷̖̥͗k̴̢͈͗͌ Gavin Newscum.

Setting up my ID.me account was an incredibly smooth and efficient experience. From the moment I started the registration process, I was guided through each step with clear instructions and helpful tips. The user interface was intuitive, making it easy to navigate through the required information without any confusion.

What stood out the most was the robust identity verification process, which gave me a sense of security knowing that my personal information would be protected. I appreciated the variety of verification methods available, including the option to use my phone or upload documents.

Once I completed the verification, I was quickly granted access to my account. The overall speed of the process was impressive, taking less time than I anticipated. I also found the customer support team to be responsive and helpful when I had a question about the next steps.

Overall, my experience with setting up my ID.me account was very positive, and I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a secure and user-friendly identity verification solution.