Somebody used my social security number

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April 19, 2025
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What to do if my social security number was stolen?

Best answer by DoninGA

Go to this IRS website to get an Identity Protection PIN - https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

If someone used your SSN and name on their tax return and their return was accepted by the IRS, then you will have to print and mail your tax return, it cannot be e-filed.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for how to print a tax return for mailing - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/print-mail-return-turbotax-online/L5bwuqXGy_US_en_US?uid=m9o4yt5w

DoninGAAnswer

Go to this IRS website to get an Identity Protection PIN - https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

If someone used your SSN and name on their tax return and their return was accepted by the IRS, then you will have to print and mail your tax return, it cannot be e-filed.

SteamTrain

ANND....If you are a young person filing for the first time?

Talk to your parents.

Perhaps you are still their dependent, and you just need to indicate that in the Personal Info area.

For instance... college students who worked a job during the year, and still under age 24, are commonly and properly claimed as dependents on the parent's tax return.....and all the student needs to do is indicate that they are claimed as a dependent in the Personal Info section.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*