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# 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.

[Check status](https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund/?utm_source=IDme&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=IDmeGovServicesHub)

## 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.

[Get my IP PIN](https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin)

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## Access top government tax services

Just sign in to these agencies to access the benefits and services you need.

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Manage your IRS online account(opens in a new tab)](https://www.irs.gov/?utm_source=IDme&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=IDmeGovServicesHub) [Manage your IRS online account](https://www.irs.gov/?utm_source=IDme&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=IDmeGovServicesHub)\\
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Manage your Social Security benefits and services(opens in a new tab)](https://secure.ssa.gov/RIL/SiView.action) [Manage your Social Security benefits and services](https://secure.ssa.gov/RIL/SiView.action)\\
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Manage direct deposit, Check retirement benefits(opens in a new tab)](https://www.va.gov/sign-in/) [Manage direct deposit, Check retirement benefits](https://www.va.gov/sign-in/)\\
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Get your IRS Transcript(opens in a new tab)](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript/?utm_source=IDme&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=IDmeGovServicesHub) [Get your IRS Transcript](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript/?utm_source=IDme&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=IDmeGovServicesHub)

[ID.me Government](https://www.id.me/government)

## Keep yourself safe from tax scams

#### Learn how to recognize tax scams and fraud

Avoid identity theft and fraud by knowing what to look out for.

[Read more](https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-scams/recognize-tax-scams-and-fraud)

#### Protect yourself from online identity scams

Learn about social engineering and how you can stay safe.

[Read more](https://network.id.me/article/id-me-stop-the-scam)

## 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.

To learn more, check out these articles:

- [How to use your ID.me login after you verify your identity](https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/25196264509463-How-to-use-your-ID-me-login-after-you-verify-your-identity)
- [Do I need to verify my identity every time I sign in to an organization's website?](https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/1500004092141-Do-I-need-to-verify-my-identity-every-time-I-sign-in-to-an-organization-s-website)

### 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](https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/202708594-What-is-ID-me-Shop).
Learn more about [how it works](https://www.id.me/member-discounts-overview) or
[verifying for a community](https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/202938090-Verifying-for-a-community).

### What can I do to protect myself from tax fraud and scams?

[Visit this page](https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin)
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](https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/10295798300951-Setting-up-passkey-multi-factor-authentication-MFA).
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:

- [Recognize tax scams and fraud](https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-scams/recognize-tax-scams-and-fraud)
- [Understanding and identifying online scams](https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/17835279389335-Understanding-and-identifying-online-scams)
- [Tips to protect yourself from social engineering](https://network.id.me/article/id-me-stop-the-scam/)
