I got an email about a return with my information being on hold

TurboTax is committed to protecting your personal information. If we detect that your information is used in more than one account, we'll notify you to make sure that you recognize the activity.

If you were notified that a tax return that contains your information is being filed and that the return is being placed on hold for 48 to 72 hours, this may be a sign that someone is trying to use your identity to file a tax return. The return has been placed on hold to give you an opportunity to cancel it if it doesn't belong to you.

If you got this notification unexpectedly, or if you aren't currently filing your taxes with TurboTax, it's important that you call TurboTax Customer Support at the number provided in your email. After the 48 to 72 hour period is over, TurboTax will transmit the return in accordance with IRS regulations.

Here are some other reasons you may have gotten this email:

• You've used TurboTax in the past and are using a different account this year. This can including moving from our Desktop product to our Online product.
• You changed your filing status from last year, and for that reason, are filing with a different TurboTax account this year.
• You've created multiple TurboTax accounts this year or in prior years.

If you haven't taken any of the actions noted above, it may mean someone's trying to use your information to file a tax return. Contact us and one of our agents can assist you.

Learn more about how TurboTax safeguards your data.