Hi everyone well i was checking on irs.gov and seen that someone filed my taxes and filed a fraudulent taxes, im a victim of tax fraud!!! what to do?!

[Anonymous]

see IRS link for guidance at bottom

What to Do

Credit Agencies

1) Report the identity theft to the fraud department of one of the following reporting agencies as soon as possible. They must notify the other two agencies.

• Equifax: equifax.com
• Experian: experian.com
• TransUnion: transunion.com

2) Request a copy of your credit report and request that only the last

four digits of your Social Security number be placed on the report.

3) Close accounts that you think have been compromised or opened

fraudulently.

4) Inform the credit bureaus and the credit issuers (in writing) of any

fraudulent accounts and incorrect information.

5) Obtain replacement credit cards with new, secure account numbers

and destroy any old cards.

6) Notify those who have received your credit report in the last six

months to alert them to any disputed, fraudulent or incorrect information.

7) Confirm that an extended fraud alert (seven years) is placed on your

credit report.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

1) Report the crime to the FTC to establish an Identity Theft Affidavit.

Identity Theft Victim’s Complaint and Affidavit.

Local Police

1)Report the crime to your local police or sheriff’s department. Make

sure to prompt as much documented evidence as possible.

2)Verify that the report lists the fraudulent accounts and keep a copy

of the report.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

1) Contact the IRS to report the theft. This will alert them to any claim

for refund or other activity on your account. File IRS Form 14039,

Identify Theft Affidavit.

State Tax Agency

1) Contact your state tax agency to report the theft. Some agencies

may require a police report and/or the IRS affidavit.

Other Agencies and Organizations

1) U.S. mail fraud: Contact your local postal inspector.

• Online: postalinspectors.uspis.gov
• Phone: 800.275.8777

2) Social Security number misuse — non-IRS issues:

-Check your earnings record to make sure no one is using your SSN

to obtain work. Call your local Social Security Administration (SSA)

office if something looks inaccurate.

-Contact the SSA Inspector General to report Social Security benefit

fraud, employment fraud, or welfare fraud.

• Online reporting resources:

- socialsecurity.gov/oig

- Fraud Reporting Form

• SSA fraud hotline: 800.269.0271

irs contact number

800-829-1040

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You should then be transferred  to an agent, but there is likely to be a long wait

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/taxpayer-guide-to-identity-theft

[pamliewer]

So were we. I just found out today!!!!

[VictoriaD75]

Unfortunately, yes, that could mean you are a victim of tax fraud. You will now need to print and mail your return. 

When you discover another a tax return has been filed with your Social Security number, you’ll use IRS Form 14039 to alert the IRS. When you complete this form, you’ll indicate that someone has stolen your identity and it has affected your tax account since they have filed a return using your identifying information. You’ll also provide information about the tax year affected and the last return you filed prior to the identity theft.

After you complete Form 14039, mail it to the IRS with a copy of your Social Security card and driver’s license. If you don’t have a driver’s license, you can substitute a U.S. Passport, military ID or other government-issued identification card.

If you received an IRS notice concerning the fraudulent return, include a copy of the notice. Mail the form and documents to the address shown in your notice.

If you did not receive an IRS notice, mail your documents to:

Internal Revenue Service

P.O. Box 9039

Andover, MA 01810-0939

When someone has enough of your personal information to file a fraudulent tax return, she can use your identity to commit other crimes. In addition to alerting the IRS, you should place a freeze on your credit report file with all three credit bureaus to prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened. The Federal Trade Commission also suggests filing an identity theft report with your local police department, and also with the FTC online.