Statement from California:California driver’s license or state ID card information is not required to e-file a California tax return and tax returns will not be rejected if this information isn’t provided. We ask for your assistance to combat stolen-identity tax fraud and to protect taxpayers and their refunds.

Why is the IRS asking for my driver’s license?

The IRS and State tax offices requests that you provide your driver’s license or state issued ID number as a security measure to help protect your identity and fight tax fraud.

Do you need ID to file taxes?

In most states, entering the drivers license or ID is recommended but not required. In an effort to help protect your identity and fight tax Fraud, the IRS and State tax offices are now asking that tax filers provide their driver’s license or state issued ID number.

Should I give Turbotax my driver’s license?

Do you have to have a driver’s license to file a tax return?

Two states, Illinois and Alabama, do require a driver’s license to file a state return.. The IRS and State tax offices requests that you provide your driver’s license or state issued ID number as a security measure to help protect your identity and fight tax fraud. June 4, 2019 2:27 PM

Can you still file federal taxes if your drivers license is expired?

Yes, you can still file. It might be helpful to know that your driver’s license number is actually not required to file your federal taxes, nor is it required to file your State tax return in most states.

When do I need to give IRS my driver’s license number?

The IRS and State tax offices requests that you provide your driver’s license or state issued ID number as a security measure to help protect your identity and fight tax fraud. June 4, 2019 2:27 PM Is ID verification by driver license information required by IRS for return and refund processing?

What do I need to return my New York State driver license?

We accept information from your most recent driver license or non-driver ID. Whether your ID is active or expired, we will accept the return. The document numbers for New York State driver licenses and non-driver IDs consist of either 8 or 10 alphanumeric characters (we only require the first three characters).