Can I fill out a 14039 form online?

It can be completed online, printed and attached to a paper tax return for mailing to the IRS. Or, taxpayers may complete the form online at the Federal Trade Commission and FTC will electronically transfer the Form 14039 – but not the tax return – to the IRS.

How do I prove identity theft to the IRS?

You tell us you may be a victim of tax-related identity theft. Complete Form 14039, Identity Theft AffidavitPDF, attach it to the back of your completed paper tax return and mail to the IRS location based upon the state you reside.

How do I fill out a identity theft affidavit?

To complete the FTC’s Identity Theft Affidavit, you need to provide personal data including your Social Security number, address and contact information. You also will need to provide your driver’s license number or information from another government-issued ID.

Where do I send my 14039 form?

Mail Form 14039 to this address: Internal Revenue Service, Stop C2003, Fresno, CA 93888. You may also need to file a police report and a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on their website if you’re a victim of tax return fraud.

How long does it take to process form 14039?

The processing of your Form 14039 and the resulting investigation takes around 120 days in most cases, but sometimes takes 180 days or longer, so you’ll need to be patient. Any refund you’re due will be released to you after your identity has been verified.

What does form 14039 indicate?

You can file IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit when someone else uses your Social Security Number (SSN) to file a tax return. To alert the IRS that your identity has been stolen, you file this form. The IRS will refer your account to an identity theft specialist for evaluation.

What happens after I file 14039?

Within 30 days after the IRS gets your Form 14039, you’ll get a letter telling you that the IRS received your affidavit. During this time, the IRS may ask you to prove your identity, typically with letter 5071C.

Where do I mail my 14039 form?

What is IRS Form 14039?

Taxpayers file the Form 14039 to inform the Internal Revenue Service that they think they may be a victim of tax-related identity theft. They are having specific tax-related issues, such as not being able to file electronically because a tax return with their SSN already has been filed.

When should I file a Form 14039 Identity Theft Affidavit?

FS-2018-6, April 2018 Taxpayers who experience tax-related identity theft may wonder when they should file a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. In the vast majority of tax-related identity theft cases, there is no need to file the Form 14039 affidavit.

How many past-year versions of Form 14039 are there?

We have a total of eight past-year versions of Form 14039 in the TaxFormFinder archives, including for the previous tax year. Download past year versions of this tax form as PDFs here:

What is the IRS Form 1545-2139 for identity theft?

Identity Theft Affidavit OMB Number 1545-2139 Complete this form if you need the IRS to mark an account to identify questionable activity. Section A – Check the following boxes in this section that apply to the specific situation you are reporting