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: 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 paperAdditional Resources Related Information: I got a call from the IRS demanding money. Is this a scam? I received a TurboTax email or text message, addressed to a stranger. Do I need to worry? How can I protect the tax files on my computer? 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

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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:

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

Additional Resources

Related Information:

I got a call from the IRS demanding money. Is this a scam?
I received a TurboTax email or text message, addressed to a stranger. Do I need to worry?
How can I protect the tax files on my computer?
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