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Identity Protection Specialized Unit | Internal Revenue Service

111 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20002

Not Applicable.

Eligibility

There are no restrictions for this service.

Required documents

IRS Identity Theft Affidavit, Form 14039.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00am to 7:00pm.

(800) 908-4490
Voice·

voice | Identity Protection Specialized Unit

Languages

Website can be translated into languages including Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Haitian Creole, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Application process
Visit the website at www.irs.gov/identity-theft-central or call the Identity Protection Specialized Unit for more information, with questions, or to report a suspicious letter or activity.
Fees

Not applicable.

Service area

United States

Provides a hotline to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that an individual's identity may have been stolen. Identity may have been stolen if an individual receives a letter from the IRS, or learns from a tax professional, one of the following: - The individual filed more than one tax return or someone has already filed using the individual's information. - The individual has a balance due, refund offset, or has had collection actions taken against the individual for a year the individual did not file. - The individual received wages from an employer he/she has not worked for.

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Providing organization

Internal Revenue Service

Collects federal income taxes and is responsible for voluntary compliance with tax laws and regulations. Provides tax information and assistance.