IRS AND IDENTITY THEFT

The IRS is receiving incredible amounts of questions concerning victims of tax–related identity theft. What is this??
Here is a true example:

• Tax preparer e files return
• Rejection notice R-92 is reason for rejection
• Tax preparer notifies IRS of rejection code and finds out return was already filed
• Tax payer is instructed to file a paper return and that IRS will sort out the issues
• On the top of the paper return preparer puts “ORIGINAL E-FILED REJECT 92
  
  

What is happening is scammers are using stolen social security numbers and filing tax returns under the individuals name and receiving refunds. IRS is devoting more resources to fight this but the problem is spreading very quickly. In many instances, the tax payer receives an email purported to be from IRS and provides information.
THE IRS NEVER SENDS NOTICES OF REFUNDS OR AUDITS BY E-MAIL. THEY NEVER ASK FOR DATA IN AN E-MAIL.

If you believe you might have been a victim of identity theft, call IRS at 800-908-4490.