> You have to give up your privacy to even login to IRS.gov

I'm all for privacy, but isn't privacy the opposite of what is needed on IRS.gov

If you're logged into the government website to file your taxes (or get a refund), there should be strong KYC controls in place asserting with extremely high levels of assurance - the individual logged in is who they claim to be.

How can you do that, anonymously (in a private way)?

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EDIT: it seems like folks are saying this is primary due to using a 3rd party biometric service for login.

The IRS announced over 2-years ago, they are transitioning away from that.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-transition-away-f...