In a world where our personal information can very easily be found online by identity theft predators, what can you do when identity theft causes problems with your taxes? If your identity has been stolen in the past year and they used your identity to do things you wouldn't normally do, then the IRS is going to have to work things out with you. There are a few specific things you can do to help the process along.
The IRS will never contact you through electronic services. So you should know right away if you receive an email from the IRS this is an obvious scam and you should immediately notify the IRS about this attempt to steal your personal information. The IRS will only contact you through the mail, typically by a letter or notice that notifies you of a problem or service that they require of you. If the notice pertains to an identity theft issue it will typically say that multiple returns were filed for you or you received wages from an unknown employer to the IRS. The biggest issue of having identity theft issues is the fact that the thief most likely has access to your social security number.
You need to contact the IRS as well as the Social Security Commission to clear up these problems right away. You stolen identity can be used by the criminal to get jobs through your name and have wages sent to them in your name. This will eventually lead to possible unreported earnings on your taxes and many other problems.
You must also keep in mind that even if you do receive a letter or notice from the IRS you need to call the IRS to see if it is a legitimate notice. Identity thieves will go to such lengths as sending their victims fake notices to get a hold of your personal information. You need to protect your personal information as much as possible, especially your social security number. If the notice is indeed a fake you need to contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration immediately.
A tax resolution in the midst of being a victim of identity theft can be difficult, but it is possible. Working out the issues with the IRS will prove successful if you provide all the necessary information.
The IRS will never contact you through electronic services. So you should know right away if you receive an email from the IRS this is an obvious scam and you should immediately notify the IRS about this attempt to steal your personal information. The IRS will only contact you through the mail, typically by a letter or notice that notifies you of a problem or service that they require of you. If the notice pertains to an identity theft issue it will typically say that multiple returns were filed for you or you received wages from an unknown employer to the IRS. The biggest issue of having identity theft issues is the fact that the thief most likely has access to your social security number.
You need to contact the IRS as well as the Social Security Commission to clear up these problems right away. You stolen identity can be used by the criminal to get jobs through your name and have wages sent to them in your name. This will eventually lead to possible unreported earnings on your taxes and many other problems.
You must also keep in mind that even if you do receive a letter or notice from the IRS you need to call the IRS to see if it is a legitimate notice. Identity thieves will go to such lengths as sending their victims fake notices to get a hold of your personal information. You need to protect your personal information as much as possible, especially your social security number. If the notice is indeed a fake you need to contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration immediately.
A tax resolution in the midst of being a victim of identity theft can be difficult, but it is possible. Working out the issues with the IRS will prove successful if you provide all the necessary information.
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