Source: (excerpt from) irs.gov / IR-2013-17, 07 Feb 2013
The identity theft enforcement efforts and individual cases are available on special Identity Theft Schemes page on IRS.gov.
More information on enforcement actions can be found on a DOJ Tax Division page.
Tax preparers should confirm the identity of their clients, and there are several forms of identification that will allow them to do so. Note that at least one should be a photo ID.
Acceptable forms of ID:
- Driver's license
- Passport or passport card
- Military ID
- State ID
- College ID
- Birth certificate
- Social Security card
- Utility bill with cancelled postage
- Certificate of citizenship or naturalization
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decree
- Adoption record
- Court order
Taxpayers looking for additional information can consult the special identity protection page on IRS.gov. A map of Enforcement Actions Taken in January 2013 can also be found on IRS.gov.
Additional Resources:
FS-2012-8, Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft
FS-2013-2, IRS Combats Identity Theft and Refund Fraud on Many Fronts
FS-2013-3, Tips for Taxpayers, Victims about Identity Theft and Tax Returns
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