Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Tax-Related Identity Theft

The IRS uses your Social Security Number (SSN) to make sure your filing is accurate, complete, and that you receive any money due to you. Identity theft can affect how your tax return is processed. An unexpected notice or letter from the IRS could alert you that someone else is using your SSN.

The IRS does not contact taxpayers by sending emails, text messages, or using social media to ask for personal or financial information. If you get an email that claims to be from the IRS, do not reply or click on any links. Instead forward it to phishing@irs.gov.

For more details to avoid becoming a victim, or if you are a victim, click the image below.

FTC- Tax related ID Theft