2025 tax season tips and savings | ID.me
Tax resources
This tax season, we’re here to help taxpayers at each step, with additional resources for those who serve. Find tax prep tips and ways to save, and keep yourself safe.
Check your refund status
Checking your tax refund status is quick and easy.
Prevent tax fraud
The IRS identity protection PIN (IP PIN) prevents identity thieves from filing a fraudulent tax return using your information.
Sign in to the IRS and get your 6-digit PIN in just a few minutes.
Save on tax products with our browser extension
Get the ID.me Shop browser extension for easy savings while you shop. Available on Chrome desktop.
Access top government tax services
Just sign in to these agencies to access the benefits and services you need.
Keep yourself safe from tax scams
Frequently asked questions
Can I file my taxes with ID.me?
ID.me helps you get discounts on popular filing products and access government tax services. ID.me does not offer tax filing products or services.
How do I use ID.me to access government tax services?
Go to the official website of the government agency or organization you want to access and sign in with ID.me. If you’ve never verified your identity for a government agency, you will be prompted to do so before you can access services. You only need to verify once.
Make sure to use your existing ID.me account to sign in. If you don’t have an ID.me account, you can create one for free and then verify your identity to access services.
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How does ID.me help me save on tax products and services?
ID.me helps you find discounts on tax products and services for ID.me members and various communities, including Nurses, Military, Students, Teachers, Veterans, and more.
To qualify for special community discounts, you must verify your status by providing relevant information and documents. After verifying, you can access exclusive discounts in ID.me Shop. Learn more about how it works or verifying for a community.
What can I do to protect myself from tax fraud and scams?
Visit this page to learn more about how you can prevent identity thieves from filing a fraudulent tax return using your information.
We also recommend adding a passkey to your ID.me account. Passkeys are the most secure multi-factor authentication (MFA) option and can help prevent phishing attacks and someone taking over your account.
For more tips on staying safe this tax season and all year, check out these resources: