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Hello

Helllo — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:02:58 GMT

Hello

Re: SSN question

HelenC12 — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:26:48 GMT

Yes, you'll have to mail in your return since the IRS already has an e-filed return with your Social Security Number (SSN).

No, the Social Security Administration does not issue duplicate SSN's.

If you suspect you've been a victim of stolen identity tax refund fraud, the IRS is there to help you. It recommends that you take these steps immediately:

Answer any IRS written notice you receive by calling the number provided on the notice or visiting IDVerify.irs.gov.
Fill out IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit and attach it to your tax return.
File tax returns and pay your taxes even as the fraud is being resolved.
File a complaint with the FTC at identitytheft.gov.
Place a fraud alert on your credit records by phoning one of the three principal credit agencies.

Re: SSN question

fanfare — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:50:20 GMT

think carefully about filing 14039.

once you get on that IP PIN list, you can't get off.

since you can't e-File, you have to fila a paper return via US Mail

@Helllo

Re: SSN question

Critter-3 — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:05:49 GMT

It could have been a simple data entry error on the other person's behalf and not necessarily fraud ... the IRS compares your SS#, year of birth and the first 4 letters of your last name with the SSA records ... so if the other person entered on digit wrong in the SS# or year of birth or misspelled their last name this can happen. All you can do is mail in the return this year.

And if you have not yet done so ...

Once you receive a SSN, you must use that number for tax purposes and discontinue using your ITIN. You must also notify the IRS that you have received the SSN (see below).

 It is improper to use both the ITIN and the SSN assigned to the same person to file tax returns.  It is your responsibility to notify the IRS so we can combine all of your tax records under one identification number. 

If you do not notify the IRS when you are assigned a SSN, you may not receive credit for all wages paid and taxes withheld which could reduce the amount of any refund due. 

You can visit a local IRS office or write a letter explaining that you have now been assigned a SSN and want your tax records combined. 

Include your complete name, mailing address, and ITIN along with a copy of your social security card and a copy of the CP 565, Notice of ITIN Assignment, if available.  The IRS will void the ITIN and associate all prior tax information filed under the ITIN with the SSN. 

Send your letter to: 

     Internal Revenue Service 

     Austin, TX 73301- 0057 