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Jersey Devil

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11. Several years ago someone filed under my name

Reply to MLAA (Original post)

Sat Mar 1, 2025, 03:34 PM

Mar 2025

I have used TurboTax to file for many years and one year the IRS would not accept my return because they said I had already filed. After investigation they agreed it was not me and issued a pin to me, which they have done automatically every year since.

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My public service announcement after speaking with tax accountant [View all] MLAA Mar 2025 OP

Thx. I have the IRS.login Demovictory9 Mar 2025 #1

Great, then all you need is the ID Pin if you want to be sure nobody can file under your name. MLAA Mar 2025 #3

Identity theft...mah...what can they do? FirstLight Mar 2025 #2

They can insure you have at least one date every year for the rest of your life... MLAA Mar 2025 #5

Thanks for the helpful information, I saved into my ongoing 'save tips' file. The not keeping the SS id in your wallet/ SWBTATTReg Mar 2025 #4

I've always had a shredder also. Then I got lazy after having burned out a couple shredders and MLAA Mar 2025 #6

I got both of my refunds in less than a week Mosby Mar 2025 #7

Which software do you use? MLAA Mar 2025 #8

H and R Block. Mosby Mar 2025 #10

Thanks! MLAA Mar 2025 #12

I prepare tax returns D_Master81 Mar 2025 #9

Thanks for confirming. It carries weight coming from a preparer! MLAA Mar 2025 #13

Several years ago someone filed under my name Jersey Devil Mar 2025 #11