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However, if anyone filed a fraudulent return that you did not give consent to file, you then you will need to take action right away.
Start by contacting the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490, extension 245 so they can take steps to secure your tax account and match your SSN or ITIN. They will guide you on the next steps on how to proceed.
You can also file form 14039. Even if it was or is a spouse, it is still considered Identity Theft. Additionally, if your spouse claimed overstated deductions or credits that were not able to be claimed, you can be held liable for this if you do not take the steps to report to the IRS that this was done to you. It also recommended that you contact the police to file a report.
It is a good idea to then get an ID PIN to file your own return in the future. If this happened this year, then you will likely need to paper mail your real return into the IRS.
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