IRS Identity Theft Resolution
Someone Filed a Tax Return in Your Name. The IRS Thinks You're the Problem. We Fix That.
Tax identity theft puts a fraud investigation under your name and freezes your refund for up to 18 months. Without professional help navigating the IRS process, it can drag on for years.
Does this describe what's happening to you?
- The IRS rejected your tax return saying one was already filed using your Social Security Number
- You received a notice about income from employers you've never worked for
- The IRS says you owe taxes for a year you either didn't work or already filed correctly
- You got a refund you didn't expect — and now the IRS is demanding it back
- Your IRS account shows W-2s or 1099s from companies you've never heard of
- You know your SSN was compromised but you don't know what to do with the IRS about it
If any of those hit home, you're not alone — and there's a clear path forward.
What keeps happening to identity theft victims who don't take action
The fraudulent return stays on your IRS account — blocking your legitimate return from processing and your refund from issuing
The IRS investigation can take 12–18 months or longer without professional representation pushing the process forward
Without an Identity Protection PIN, the thief can file again next year using your SSN
The fraudulent employer records can affect your Social Security earnings record
Every year you wait, the IRS's backlog of your account grows more complex to unwind
How Luisa Resolves Your IRS Identity Theft Case
Pull Your IRS Account Transcripts and Confirm the Fraud
Luisa pulls your complete IRS transcripts to confirm exactly what was filed under your name, what year, and what income was falsely reported. This establishes the full scope of the fraud before any action is taken.
File Form 14039 and Engage the IRS Identity Protection Unit
Luisa prepares and files the Identity Theft Affidavit (Form 14039), contacts the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit (IPSU) on your behalf, and requests an Identity Protection PIN so the thief cannot file again.
Follow Up Aggressively Until Your Account Is Fully Restored
The IRS process moves slowly. Luisa follows up consistently, responds to every IRS request for additional information, and escalates through the Taxpayer Advocate Service if the normal process stalls.
What Happens in Your Tax Identity Theft Relief Strategy Call
- Luisa pulls your IRS transcripts live to confirm what was filed under your name and what the IRS currently sees
- She maps out the complete resolution process — Form 14039, IPSU, IP PIN — and tells you exactly what to expect at each step
- You get a realistic timeline and a clear picture of what the IRS will and won't do automatically on your behalf
- Every question about protecting your Social Security record, your refund, and your credit gets answered
Luisa N. Victoria, EA
Federally Authorized Enrolled Agent
All 50 States
Tax Identity Theft Relief Strategy Call
Includes: IRS transcript review, options analysis, and a clear action plan.
You Need Identity Theft Resolution If:
- The IRS rejected your return because one was already filed with your Social Security Number
- You received IRS notices about income, employers, or refunds you don't recognize
- Your IRS account shows tax records that don't match your actual employment history
- You know your SSN was stolen or compromised and you haven't yet notified the IRS
- You received a fraudulent refund and the IRS is now asking for it back
Free Training
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does IRS identity theft resolution take?
Without professional representation, IRS identity theft cases average 12–18 months or more. Luisa's involvement — filing the correct forms, engaging the IPSU, and following up consistently — can significantly shorten that timeline. The Taxpayer Advocate Service can also be engaged as an escalation path if the normal process stalls.
Will I still get my refund after identity theft is resolved?
Yes. Once the IRS confirms the fraud and processes your legitimate return, your refund will be issued. Luisa follows up throughout the process to ensure your legitimate return is processed and the refund is issued as quickly as possible.
What is an Identity Protection PIN and how do I get one?
An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a 6-digit number the IRS issues to confirmed identity theft victims. You must include it on every future tax return, and without it, no one else can file a return using your SSN. Luisa requests your IP PIN as part of the resolution process.
The identity theft affected multiple years. Does that change anything?
Yes — multi-year fraud is more complex and requires addressing each affected year separately. Luisa maps out every affected year on your IRS transcripts and builds a resolution strategy that covers all of them, not just the most recent.