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@dascpa wrote:

Like the driver's license item.  I honestly don't believe the IRS has ever looked at that item and it's just another added pain.

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The IRS doesn't use this.  It's mandatory for some states.  In earlier years I had some larger VA refunds held because it wasn't filled out (it was "optional" at the time, but some how "optional" became "optional . . . unless you actually want us to send you your refund.")