Guide to IRS Identity Theft Procedures and Legal Recourse
To resolve IRS identity theft, victims should promptly file IRS Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) to notify the IRS that a fraudulent return was filed using their Social Security number. This starts the process of securing the taxpayer’s account, correcting fraudulent records, and issuing an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to prevent repeat filings. In…