Report tax identity theft with IdentityTheft.gov

Tax-related identity theft happens when someone uses your stolen Social Security number (SSN) to file a tax return and claim your refund.

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https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2018/04/report-tax-identity-theft-identitytheftgovhttps://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2018/04/report-tax-identity-theft-identitytheftgov
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Sunday, June 4, 2023
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  • Tax-related identity theft happens when someone uses your stolen Social Security number (SSN) to file a tax return and claim your refund.
  • Now, the FTC and IRS have collaborated to let people report tax-related identity theft to the IRS online, using the FTC’s IdentityTheft.gov website.
  • by Craig Poshva
    If you have been a victim of tax identity theft (or any form of identity theft), file a report and get a personalized step-by-step recovery plan at www.IdentityTheft.gov.
  • You can report tax identity theft to the FTC and the IRS and get help.
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