What does form 14039 indicate?
Taxpayers file the Form 14039 to inform the Internal Revenue Service that they think they may be a victim of tax-related identity theft. The IRS will then identify the fraudulent return and, after an investigation, clear the account and process the paper tax return.
How do I report tax fraud?
Report Tax Fraud 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.
How do I fill out a 14039 form?
How to Complete and Submit Form 14039. Explain your issue and how you discovered that your identity had been stolen in Section B. Attach any supporting documentation, such as a notice you received from the IRS, and submit it along with the form. You can’t electronically file the IRS Identity Theft Affidavit.
Should you report identity theft to the IRS?
Call the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 1-800-908-4490 for guidance. Mail Form 14039 to this address: Internal Revenue Service, Stop C2003, Fresno, CA 93888. You may also need to file a police report and a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on their website if you’re a victim of tax return fraud.
What happens when you report identity theft to the IRS?
The IRS will work to correct your stolen identity refund fraud, issue your refund (if you’re getting a refund), and protect you from future tax identity theft. This process can take as little as three months or as long as a year, depending on your circumstances.
Who should you report identity theft to?
the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
What are the odds of having your identity stolen?
In 2019, 14.4 million consumers became victims of identity fraud — that’s about 1 in 15 people. Overall, 33 percent of U.S. adults have experienced identity theft, which is more than twice the global average. More than one in four older adults, aged 55 and over, have experienced identity theft.
What happens if you give personal information to a scammer?
Your SSN could be used to commit a crime by giving your number to law enforcers if they are caught. The scammer could use your SSN to get your tax refund. Your SSN could be used to claim medical benefits and this could taint your personal medical records.
What can fraudsters do with personal details?
If your identity is stolen, you can lose money and may find it difficult to get loans, credit cards or a mortgage. An identity thief can use a number of methods to find out your personal information and will then use it to open bank accounts, take out credit cards and apply for state benefits in your name.
What can a scammer do with your name and address?
With a name and address, a thief can change your address via U.S. Postal Service and redirect mail to their address of choice, Velasquez says. With access to your financial mail, the thief may intercept bank statements and credit card offers or bills, then order new checks and credit cards.
Can someone steal your identity with your name address and date of birth?
But even simple details such as your full name, date of birth and address can be used to commit identity fraud. If they get their hands on those documents or pretend to be you online or on the phone, they might then make financial applications and transactions in your name.