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No. You need to notify the IRS so that they can issue you a Identity PIN to use when filing.
How can you tell your tax account is affected?
Typically, most victims are unaware that their information has been taken, so, in the case of income tax fraud, your first indication of trouble may be a notice of irregularity from the Internal Revenue Service. Such irregularities could include:
Protecting your tax file if identity theft is suspected
When you receive a notice from the IRS regarding activity about which you are unaware, respond immediately. Then, fill out Form 14039, the Identity Theft Affidavit, which informs the IRS of your experience with identity theft.
Form 14039 also is used in cases where an event occurs that may make you vulnerable to identity theft, such as a lost or stolen wallet, or other misuse of personal information that may allow a thief to file a return in your name. Support your identity theft affidavit with clear photocopies of one or more of the following personal identification documents:
You can also contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit by phone if you have reason to suspect you may be vulnerable to an identity attack.
No. You need to notify the IRS so that they can issue you a Identity PIN to use when filing.
How can you tell your tax account is affected?
Typically, most victims are unaware that their information has been taken, so, in the case of income tax fraud, your first indication of trouble may be a notice of irregularity from the Internal Revenue Service. Such irregularities could include:
Protecting your tax file if identity theft is suspected
When you receive a notice from the IRS regarding activity about which you are unaware, respond immediately. Then, fill out Form 14039, the Identity Theft Affidavit, which informs the IRS of your experience with identity theft.
Form 14039 also is used in cases where an event occurs that may make you vulnerable to identity theft, such as a lost or stolen wallet, or other misuse of personal information that may allow a thief to file a return in your name. Support your identity theft affidavit with clear photocopies of one or more of the following personal identification documents:
You can also contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit by phone if you have reason to suspect you may be vulnerable to an identity attack.
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