The IRS has acknowledged that someone filed a false 2019 return for me. Now they have rejected my actual return. What can I do? I cannot correct my return.

I tried calling them today but their lines were overwhelmed. I can only mail my return, in addition to filing electronically, I think? I did talk to an agent at length about the 5071C letter I received, last month.

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Level 15

Jul 13, 2020 8:02:05 PM

Yes, since your return was rejected you will have to mail your return. Include a statement explaining why you had to mail your return.

Not applicable

Jul 13, 2020 8:13:30 PM

also consider including form 14039 - identity theft affidavit

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f14039.pdf

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The IRS has acknowledged that someone filed a false 2019 return for me. Now they have rejected my actual return. What can I do? I cannot correct my return.