Re:IRS Will Soon Require Selfies for Online Access
by dragonwriter on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @02:13PM
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> There are some important differences here as in Germany everyone has an official ID card. So there is no insanity like requesting copies of bills there.
Copies of bills are usually requested in the US in addition to state issued photo ID, not to replace it. They are usually explained as requested as a means of verifying current residency at the address listed on the ID.
Re:IRS Will Soon Require Selfies for Online Access
by fabian2k on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @02:20PM
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Here, private companies will just sent you a letter if they need to verify your address. The government already has access to your address, it generally doesn't need to verify it.
Copies of bills are usually requested in the US in addition to state issued photo ID, not to replace it. They are usually explained as requested as a means of verifying current residency at the address listed on the ID.