Tips for Taxpayers, Victims about Identity Theft and Tax Returns

Tips for Taxpayers, Victims about Identity Theft and Tax Returns IRS YouTube Videos ID Theft: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft English | Spanish | ASL ID Theft: Are You a Victim of Identity Theft? English | Spanish | ASL Podcasts ID Theft: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft English | Spanish ID Theft: Are You a Victim of Identity Theft? English … Read More

IRS – Identity Theft and Fraudulently Obtained Tax Refund Checks

IRS – Identity Theft and Fraudulently Obtained Tax Refund Checks Taxpayers: Are you a victim of identity theft? If you received a notice from IRS, please call the number on the notice. If not, please go to the Identity Theft web page. Check Casher: Some individuals are filing fraudulent tax returns to claim tax refunds using names and Social Security … Read More

Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft

Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft We know identity theft is a frustrating process for victims. We take this issue very seriously and continue to expand on our robust screening process in order to stop fraudulent returns. What is identity theft? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security number (SSN) or other identifying … Read More

Identity Protection

Identity Protection The IRS is committed to working with taxpayers who are the victims of identity theft The IRS has taken numerous steps to combat identity theft and protect taxpayers. We are continually looking at ways to increase data security and protect taxpayers’ identities with assistance from our Identity Protection Specialized Unit. Identity theft cases are among the most complex … Read More

IRS Amended Tax Return Status Tool

  Have you ever wondered about where your refund is when you do an amended tax return? The IRS has a new Amended Tax Return Status Tool to track the progress once they receive it. IRS Tool: Where’s My Amended Return? “Where’s My Amended Return?” tool provides the status of Form 1040X Amended Tax Return for the current year and … Read More