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posted Apr 19, 2025 3:37:48 AM

Somebody used my social security number

What to do if my social security number was stolen?

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Level 15
Apr 19, 2025 4:29:57 AM

Go to this IRS website to get an Identity Protection PIN - https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

 

If someone used your SSN and name on their tax return and their return was accepted by the IRS, then you will have to print and mail your tax return, it cannot be e-filed.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for how to print a tax return for mailing - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/print-mail-return-turbotax-online/L5bwuqXGy_US_en_US?uid=m9o4yt5w

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Level 15
Apr 19, 2025 4:29:57 AM

Go to this IRS website to get an Identity Protection PIN - https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

 

If someone used your SSN and name on their tax return and their return was accepted by the IRS, then you will have to print and mail your tax return, it cannot be e-filed.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for how to print a tax return for mailing - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/print-mail-return-turbotax-online/L5bwuqXGy_US_en_US?uid=m9o4yt5w

Level 15
Apr 19, 2025 6:11:17 AM

ANND....If you are a young person filing for the first time? 

Talk to your parents. 

Perhaps you are still their dependent, and you just need to indicate that in the Personal Info area.

 

For instance... college students who worked a job during the year, and still under age 24, are commonly and properly claimed as dependents on the parent's tax return.....and all the student needs to do is indicate that they are claimed as a dependent in the Personal Info section.