Report identity theft to the IRS by faxing Form 14039. Get a delivery confirmation as proof of submission.
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IRS Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) is used to report that someone has stolen your identity and used your Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax return or commit other tax-related fraud. Filing this form alerts the IRS to flag your account and prevent further fraudulent activity. For official instructions and the latest version of this form, visit the official IRS page.
IRS Form 14039 Fax Number
1-855-807-5720
Identity Theft Affidavit
This is a single nationwide fax number for all states.
You can also submit Form 14039 online at irs.gov/dmaf/form/f14039.
Fill out IRS Form 14039 with your personal information, describe the identity theft issue, and attach a copy of your government-issued photo ID and proof of identity (such as a Social Security card or last year's tax return).
Sign in to usfax.com, click Send Fax, and upload your completed Form 14039 along with supporting documents as a PDF or image. Enter the IRS fax number 1-855-807-5720.
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Start Sending FreeThe current IRS fax number for Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) is 1-855-807-5720. This is a single nationwide number — the same fax number is used for all states. You can also submit Form 14039 online at irs.gov/dmaf/form/f14039.
File Form 14039 if you believe someone used your Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax return, if you received an IRS notice about a return you did not file, or if the IRS rejects your e-filed return because one with your SSN was already filed. Act quickly to minimize damage.
Include a clear copy of a government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport) and a copy of a document proving your identity such as your Social Security card, a prior year's tax return, or a W-2. Fax all pages together as one submission.
The IRS typically resolves identity theft cases within 120-180 days of receiving Form 14039. Faxing speeds up the initial submission. You will receive a letter from the IRS acknowledging your case and providing a case number for follow-up.
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