Getting help after verifying for the IRS

For questions about your tax transcripts, refund status, or IRS error codes, you must contact the IRS directly, as ID.me can only help with identity verification.

This article outlines common scenarios that require reaching out to the IRS for additional support.

Get your IP PIN

To learn how to get your IP PIN, visit Getting your IP PIN from the IRS.

Request your tax transcript

To request your tax transcript:

1. Visit https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript.
2. Select Sign in to your online account.
3. Select Sign in with ID.me, then sign in to your account. If you don’t have an ID.me account, create a new account.
4. View and download your available transcripts.

For more information, visit Get your tax records and transcripts. 

Check your tax refund status

To check on your refund status:

1. Visit https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund. 
2. Select Check your refund.
3. Enter your information, then select Submit.

For more information, visit the IRS Refunds page.

Find your adjusted gross income (AGI)

To find your AGI:

1. Go to the IRS Online account for individuals
2. Select Sign in to your online account.
3. Select Sign in with ID.me, then sign in to your account. If you don’t have an ID.me account, create a new account.
4. Select View tax records.
5. Find your AGI from the previous year under “Return Summary”.

Other tax forms and documents

ID.me cannot provide assistance or advice on the following IRS documents. For help with any of these forms, please contact the IRS:

• CP303 Notices 
• CP14 Notice
• Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Preparer tax identification number (PTIN)
• Transmitter Control Code (TCC)
• W-2, W-9, 5040 and 8082 forms 

IRS error codes

You may encounter IRS error codes when using ID.me to verify your identity. Below is a list of common IRS error codes and suggested next steps:

Contact the IRS

To find IRS contact information, visit irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance.