You should also file a police report, just to get that on the record, the IRS said. You could also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission. After you’ve filed the police report, the IRS said, you should file IRS Form 14039, which is an Identity Theft Affidavit.

What happens if someone gets my W-2?

If you talk to your employer and find out someone sent your form to the wrong address, have them re-send the W-2 to your correct address immediately. If you don’t have time to wait for the new form, you can file Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.

How long does it take for IRS to process identity theft?

120 to 180 days
The IRS says that it resolves tax identity theft cases in 120 to 180 days, depending on your circumstances. But in many instances, victims of complex tax identity theft have experienced resolution times of more than one year.

What do I do if my stimulus check was stolen?

If you received your payment by check and it was lost, stolen or destroyed, you may need to request a payment trace so the IRS can determine if your payment was cashed.

What should you do if your identity is stolen?

10 Things to Do if Your Identity Is Stolen

1. File a claim with your identity theft insurance, if applicable.
2. Notify companies of your stolen identity.
3. File a report with the Federal Trade Commission.
4. Contact your local police department.
5. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports.
6. Freeze your credit.

Can someone use my W-2?

You should freeze your credit and file your tax return with a new copy of your W-2 as soon as possible (assuming the W-2 is the only document you need). Otherwise the IRS will reject your return because that person already filed one and you’ll have to file an identity theft affidavit.

What do I do if my W-2 was lost in the mail?

If you lose your W2 or you suspect it was sent to the wrong address, you should contact the IRS right away. The IRS will ask you a series of questions, including basic information about you and your employer so that they can record your concerns. Once you receive a new copy of your W2, file your taxes immediately.

Can someone steal your w2 and file taxes?

Technically they can’t steal your refund, they steal the Government money. However, with your SS number, they can cause a number of delays if you should file after they do.