What To Do About Tax Fraud & Scams

When to file a tax return preparer complaint

If your tax return and/or refund have been impacted, such as:

Filing an individual Form 1040 series return without your knowledge or consent.
Altering your tax return documents.
Using an incorrect filing status to generate a larger refund.
Creating false exemptions or dependents to generate a larger refund.
Creating or omitting income to generate a larger refund.
Creating false expenses, deductions or credits to generate a larger refund.
Misdirecting your refund.

https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/make-a-complaint-about-a-tax-return-preparer

If you received a notice or letter from the IRS

Read and follow the instructions to submit Form 14157-A, Tax Return Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit PDF, and Form 14157, Complaint: Tax Return Preparer PDF. Submit a copy of the notice or letter, Form 14157-A and Form 14157, and supporting documentation to the address contained in that notice or letter.

If you did not receive a notice or letter from the IRS

Read and follow the instructions to submit Form 14157-A, Tax Return Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit PDF. Read and follow the instructions to submit Form 14157, Complaint: Tax Return Preparer PDF.

Form 14157-A (sp), Tax Return Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit (Spanish Version)

If you suspect your identity was stolen use form, use IRS Form 14039.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f14039.pdf

For Businesses, use form 14039B

Where to send your complaint

Online:

Fax:

855-889-7957

Mail:

Internal Revenue Service
Attn: Return Preparer Office
401 W. Peachtree Street NW
Mail Stop 421-D
Atlanta, GA 30308

Report a tax scam or fraud

https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-scams/report-a-tax-scam-or-fraud

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-theft-guide-for-individuals