Makpar is Proud to Support IRS Efforts for the Launch of the Agency’s New Enterprise Identity Management System for Taxpayers to Access IRS Online Applications
November 18, 2021 – WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced in a press release yesterday that the agency has launched an improved identity verification and sign-in process that enables more people to securely access and use IRS online tools and applications. Taxpayers can now use a new mobile-friendly verification procedure can gain entry to existing IRS online services, such as Child Tax Credit Update Portal, Online Account, Online Transcripts, and more.
Makpar supported the development of this system with Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) process, through Project Management support and other critical Agile Lifecycle components.
Makpar has been supporting the IRS program of increasing their online services since 2011. We are thrilled to be an IRS partner for the achievement of this important and industry-leading milestone.
"Identity verification is critical to protect taxpayers and their information. The IRS has been working hard to make improvements in this area, and this new verification process is designed to make IRS online applications as secure as possible for people. To help taxpayers and the tax community, we are improving the accessibility of online tools that help families manage their Child Tax Credit, check on their IRS accounts and securely perform other routine tasks online."
– IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig on this launch
For more information, visit the IRS website.
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