IRS Identity Theft Fax Number — Report Tax Identity Theft Now
When someone files a fraudulent return under your Social Security number, the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit handles the case, and you reach it by faxing Form 14039 to 855-807-5720. Speed matters here because a delayed report can stall your legitimate refund and complicate the cleanup. Sending the affidavit by fax puts your case into the unit's queue right away and gives you a timestamped record of when you reported the theft.
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IRS - Identity Theft Fax Number
855-807-5720
Hours: Available 24/7. Identity theft cases are prioritized for processing.
Send a Fax NowWhat You Can Fax to IRS - Identity Theft
- Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit)
- Copy of government-issued photo ID
- Copy of Social Security card
- Proof of identity theft (fraudulent return notice, etc.)
- Police report if available
Tip: Send Form 14039 to 855-807-5720 with a copy of your government photo ID and Social Security card attached, since the unit needs to verify it's really you. If you've already received a notice about a fraudulent return or filed a police report, include those too — they strengthen the case. Save your confirmation receipt, because the Identity Protection unit may take 120 to 180 days to resolve the matter and you'll want the report date on hand for follow-up.
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