Someone else filed my taxes illegally what can I do? They also misspelled names and everything on it. It’s causing mine to get rejected

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If you're a victim of identity theft and someone else has used your Social Security number, you won't be able to e-file. 

Also, contact us right away. You will also want to:

1. Most importantly, follow the IRS procedures for reporting a fraudulent return. 
2. Monitor your credit reports through TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian for any suspicious activity.
3. File a police report with your local law enforcement agency.
4. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at Identitytheft.gov or the FTC Identity Theft Hotline at 1-877-438-4338 or TTY 1-866-653-4261. 

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 and 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

Additional Resources

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  If you believe you have been a victim of tax-related identity theft, contact us right away.

  You will also want to:

• Most importantly, follow the IRS procedures for reporting a fraudulent return. 
• Monitor your credit reports through TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian for any suspicious activity.
• File a police report with your local law enforcement agency.
• File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at Identitytheft.gov or the FTC Identity Theft Hotline at 1-877-438-4338 or TTY 1-866-653-4261. 

• 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 and 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
• Continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must do so by paper

• Additional Resources

Source: What to do if you suspect tax-related identity theft