Can Form W-9 be used for identity theft?

Any form that has your personal information may be used for Identity Theft!! You must be very careful who you release this type of information to and even releasing it to people you trust. Recently, a agent for the IRS was arrested and charged for stealing people's information on their tax returns. read more

Any form that has your personal information may be used for Identity Theft!! You must be very careful who you release this type of information to and even releasing it to people you trust. Recently, a agent for the IRS was arrested and charged for stealing people's information on their tax returns. read more

1. Someone used my information to file taxes 2. I don’t know if someone used my information to file taxes, but I’m a victim of identity theft. Please provide an explanation . of the identity theft issue, how you became aware of it and provide relevant dates. If needed, please attach additional information and/or pages to this form. read more

Complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, if your efiled return rejects because of a duplicate filing under your SSN or you are instructed to do so. Use a fillable form at IRS.gov, print, then attach the form to your return and mail according to instructions. read more