Tax identity theft happens when someone else fraudulently uses your Social Security Number (SSN) to file a tax return or obtain employment. This can result in a number of tax returns, such as: Your return will be rejected and you won’t be able to e-fie. Your...
Tax Identity Theft
WHAT TO DO AFTER EXPERIENCING TAX IDENTITY THEFT
If someone else files a tax return using your personal information, you’re a victim of tax identity theft. You may be unable to file a return or obtain your tax refund, and you’ll have to take steps to resolve the issue with the IRS. Signs of Tax Identity Theft You...
How to Handle IRS Collections Caused by Tax Identity Theft
If someone steals your Social Security Number and uses it to obtain employment, the IRS may believe you actually earned that income. This can cause tax debt problems and may eventually result in IRS collection actions, such as bank levies. You will need to inform the...
Common Types of Tax Identity Theft
Tax identity theft occurs whenever someone fraudulently uses your personal information for tax purposes. There are several types of tax identity theft, but two main reasons that identity thieves steal your information: To file a return on your behalf and receive a...
Signs You May Be a Victim of Tax Identity Theft
Tax identity theft occurs whenever someone uses your personal information to file a tax return or complete any other tax form. If you’re a victim of tax identity theft, you may have to deal with the following consequences: Delay of tax return processing and tax...