Taxpayers will still need to use ID.me to register for an online IRS account.
The interview option doesn’t use facial recognition, and no biometric data is required.
People will need to show some documents and answer “a few questions” to verify their identity.
People can still use biometric verification through ID.me’s self-assistance tool if they choose, according to the IRS.
The IRS didn’t respond to a request for additional information.
