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Tax identity fraud is difficult to catch before the fraud occurs. However, consumers who fall victim to tax identity fraud often discover it in one of the following ways:
If you receive one of these notices from the IRS or state tax authorities, contact the agency immediately. The IRS Identity Theft Protection Specialized Unit can be reached at 1-800-908-4490. A list of state tax authorities’ contact information is available from the Federation of Tax Administrators.