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New Member
posted Jun 25, 2020 7:47:02 PM

Hey guys, does anyone know how I can report fraudulent activity with my taxes? My husband and I are no longer together,still married but we don't speak.He has filed taxes jointly without my permission

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Jun 25, 2020 11:43:28 PM

Report Tax Fraud
We don't take tax law violation referrals over the phone. Use Form 3949-A, Information Referral (PDF) if you suspect an individual or a business is not complying with the tax laws. Don’t use this form if you want to report a tax preparer or an abusive tax scheme.

We will keep your identity confidential when you file a tax fraud report. You won’t receive a status or progress update due to tax return confidentiality under IRC 6103.

Tax fraud includes:

False exemptions or deductions
Kickbacks
A false or altered document
Failure to pay tax
Unreported income
Organized crime
Failure to withhold
Failure to follow the tax laws
You may send a letter instead of using Form 3949-A. Include as much information as possible in your letter, including:

The name and address of the person or business you’re reporting
The individual’s Social Security number or the business’ Employer Identification Number
A brief description of the tax fraud you are reporting, including how you became aware or obtained the information
The years of the suspected tax fraud
The estimated dollar amount of any unreported income
Your name, address and telephone number.(You are not required to identify yourself, but this information is helpful to us.
To claim a reward for information about tax fraud, use Form 211, Application for Award for Original Information (PDF).

Expert Alumni
Jun 28, 2020 2:07:01 PM

In addition to filing the above, I would also go ahead and be sure that you mail in your own tax return prior to July 15, 2020.  If you wish, you can include with it a cover memo that explains that you have reason to believe a joint tax return was filed using your information without your consent.  

 

While you are allowed to file jointly with your spouse even when you live apart, you must both consent to do so.  

 

 

New Member
Jun 22, 2021 1:45:37 PM

I need to report a fraudulent that took out my bank account checking account  $ 60.00 out I wanted refund it back and I am not very happy who ever did took it out😠

Level 15
Jun 22, 2021 1:49:09 PM


@Sarapoo62 wrote:

I need to report a fraudulent that took out my bank account checking account  $ 60.00 out I wanted refund it back and I am not very happy who ever did took it out😠


See this TurboTax support FAQ for payment of the account fees - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/charges-and-fees/help/why-was-my-bank-account-auto-debited-for-turbotax-fees/01/26102

New Member
Mar 17, 2022 2:02:43 AM

One or more than one used me as there dependant without my knowledge ment. I want to file charges against them I need help 

New Member
Mar 17, 2022 2:05:04 AM

Were do I get these forms?

New Member
Mar 17, 2022 2:07:28 AM

Where do I get the 3949-A forms 

Expert Alumni
Mar 17, 2022 4:17:11 AM

Form 3949 is an information referral form to report tax law violation. Form 14039 is used to report identity theft.  If someone claimed you as a dependent without the right to claim you, you would fill out form 14039, not 3949. 

New Member
Sep 15, 2022 11:03:03 AM

Rule 45 subpoenas (all)

New Member
Apr 4, 2024 12:32:26 AM

Someone has filed my taxes for me .I lost my belongings a few months ago and my important papers were in my bag so I'm guessing that's how they got all my info