Letter to Notify the IRS of a Fraudulent Tax Filing Template

[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]

Date: [Date]

To: Internal Revenue Service
[Department or Office, if known]
[Address, if applicable]

Subject: Notice of Fraudulent Tax Filing

Dear Sir or Madam,

1. Taxpayer Information

Full Name: [Your Full Name]
Social Security Number or ITIN: [Last Four Digits Only or Reference, if appropriate]
Date of Birth: [Date of Birth]
Current Mailing Address: [Address]

If applicable, prior address on file:

[Prior Address]

2. Notice of Suspected Fraudulent Filing

I am writing to notify the Internal Revenue Service that I believe a fraudulent federal tax return may have been filed using my name, Social Security number, or other personal tax information without my knowledge or authorization.

I did not authorize any such filing for the tax year or years identified below.

3. Affected Tax Year or Filing Issue

The issue appears to relate to the following tax year or filing period:

Tax Year: [Year]
Date Discovered: [Date]

I became aware of this issue because:

☐ my electronic return was rejected
☐ I received an IRS notice or letter
☐ I discovered a refund or filing activity I did not authorize
☐ I was informed that a return had already been filed using my information
☐ other: [Describe]

IRS notice or letter number, if applicable:

[Notice Number]

4. Description of the Issue

The suspected fraudulent filing or related issue is as follows:

[Describe what happened, how you discovered it, and any known details about the false filing]

If known, include any relevant reference numbers, filing dates, refund details, or other facts here:

[Insert details]

5. Request for Review and Correction

I respectfully request that the IRS:

review this matter promptly;
investigate the suspected fraudulent tax filing;
correct any inaccurate tax records associated with this issue;
take appropriate steps to protect my taxpayer account;
provide written confirmation or further instructions regarding this matter.

If additional forms, identity verification, or supporting documents are required, please let me know.

6. Supporting Information

I am including or can provide the following supporting information, if needed:

☐ copy of government identification
☐ copy of IRS notice or letter
☐ proof of current mailing address
☐ copy of rejected filing message
☐ fraud or identity theft report reference
☐ other: [Describe]

7. Additional Security Request

Because this matter may involve identity theft, I also request that the IRS note the issue on my account and advise me of any additional steps I should take to protect my tax records.

Additional comments or requests:

[Insert details]

8. Contact Information

Please contact me regarding this matter at:

[Your Full Name]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Mailing Address]

9. Closing

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I request that this issue be reviewed as soon as possible and that I be informed of any next steps needed to resolve it.

10. Signature

Sincerely,

Signature: __________________________
Name: [Your Full Name]
Date: [Date]

11. Optional Internal Reference

Tax Year Involved: [Year]
IRS Notice Number, if any: [Number]
Form 14039 Submitted:

☐ yes
☐ no
☐ to be submitted separately