Dec 12, 2025 · Get help if someone steals your information to commit tax fraud. Learn how to prevent and report tax-related identity theft. Find guides, letters, notices and forms. Guides on …

Recovering from identity theft is a process. Here’s step-by-step advice that can help you limit the damage, report identity theft, and fix your credit.

Learn what tax identity theft is, how to protect yourself from it, and what to do if it happens to you.

Jul 22, 2025 · If you believe you have experienced tax-related identity theft but have not received a notification from the IRS about it, learn about filing Form 14039. Completing the Identity …

Dec 4, 2025 · If you receive a notice from the IRS that leads you to believe someone may have used your SSN (or ITIN) fraudulently, please notify the IRS immediately by responding to the …

Apr 7, 2025 · Tax identity theft is one of the most common forms of identity theft reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It happens when someone files a phony tax return using …

Nov 1, 2025 · If you find yourself a victim of identity theft or find yourself at risk of having your identity stolen, you can alert the IRS about your situation with Form 14039 Identity Theft Affidavit.

Feb 20, 2025 · Now, if the IRS rejects the tax return you submitted online or through a tax preparer, it could just mean missing or incorrect information. But if the IRS says there’s more …

You can file IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit when someone else uses your Social Security Number (SSN) to file a tax return. To alert the IRS that your identity has been stolen, …

Oct 18, 2025 · Act now to report, prevent and recover from tax-related identity theft. Learn how to protect your information so no one can get your refund, file a return in your name or access …