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.
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
Faxing to IRS - Identity Theft — FAQ
The IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit receives Form 14039 affidavits at 855-807-5720. Attach a copy of your photo ID and Social Security card so the unit can confirm your identity before acting on the report.
Report it the moment you learn of it. A fraudulent filing under your SSN can hold up your real return, and the sooner the affidavit reaches 855-807-5720, the sooner the unit can flag your account. Faxing beats mailing because the document arrives in minutes rather than days.
Send Form 14039 along with a copy of your government-issued photo ID and your Social Security card. If you have a notice about the fraudulent return or a police report, fax those in the same transmission so the unit has the full picture from the start.
These cases generally take 120 to 180 days to work through, and complex ones can run longer. Holding onto your Send FAX Mail confirmation gives you a clear submission date to cite during any follow-up call with the unit.
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