The IRS will not tell you if someone claimed you---or who claimed you. If you try to e-file and your return is rejected for duplicate use of your SSN, that is a pretty good indication that someone else used your SSN on a tax return. If that happens, you will have to file your own tax return by mail and let the IRS sort out the duplicate use of your SSN.
One way to prevent that from happening is get an IP Pin from the IRS.
6-digit IP NUMBER FROM IRS
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/2af48f0?reqfrom=share
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin
to get your new PIN from the IRS
- https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/retrieve-your-ip-pin
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900655-what-to-do-if-you-suspect-tax-related-identity-theft
(Most important) Follow the IRS procedures for reporting a fraudulent return, documented here: www.irs.gov/uac/Taxpayer-Guide-to-Identity-Theft
IRS INFORMATION REFERRAL TO REPORT VIOLATION OF TAX LAW
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf
If your Social Security number is compromised and you know or suspect you are a victim of tax-related identity theft, take these additional steps:
- Respond immediately to any IRS notice; call the number provided.
- Complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. Then print and mail or fax according to the instructions.
- Continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must do so by paper.
**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
