[TriLUG] OT: Security concern: H&R Block wanted my DL number to do my taxes

[Kevin Otte via TriLUG]

I eFiled with TaxAct and they said it was a fraud prevention measure but
optional to provide.

On 03/30/2017 06:40 PM, Joseph Mack NA3T via TriLUG wrote:
> They've been doing my taxes for several years. This year I had to give
> them my DL number before they would do my taxes. This caught me
> unawares. I didn't think to ask what would happen if I refused. They
> just said "We're required to collect it". They didn't say who told them
> to collect it; the IRS, H&R Block...
> 
> Anyone know what's going on?
> 
> Joe
>