anyone getting letters from ohio requiring you take a test to prove your identity in order to

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2. Apparently scammers have actually been filing false tax returns with Ohio

in order to get refunds before the legitimate taxpayer.

I did read online in the last week or so of someone who found his identity had been stolen in order to get the legitimate refund. - CAn't recall if it was here on DU or on my facebook page.

I don't know what criteria the State of Ohio is using. I'm wondering if a return prepared by a registered tax preparer would not have to go through this hoop-jump.

Perhaps in this case it might just be better to "go along to get along" in order to get the refund processed.

The best answer is to not overpay state or federal taxes in the first place. - Keep the money without giving federal or state governments access to it.