SusanY1
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I am so sorry that this happened to you.  Unfortunately, as you may already know the IRS is not currently processing paper tax returns so this will likely delay your refund payment and it is possible that you will not receive an economic impact payment (stimulus check) before the year end, either. 

 

If you do not receive the economic impact payment before year-end, you will be able to take a refundable credit on your 2020 tax return when you file in 2021. I realize that isn't much help currently but there isn't any immediate solution available at this time. 

 

Did you also file an identity theft affidavit with the IRS?  You can find that form here: Form 14039.  Filing this form will allow you to request an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)that should prevent anyone else from electronically filing a tax return next year using your social security number.  When you receive your IP PIN be certain to keep it in a secure location because without it, you cannot electronically file your own return, either.

 

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