LETTER 4674C

Is a notification letter sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to taxpayers who have been the victims of identity theft. The letter explains the steps that the IRS has taken to protect the taxpayer’s account and provides information on how to proceed.

Reasons why it happened:

There are a few reasons why a taxpayer might receive LETTER 4674C:

• The taxpayer filed a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, to report identity theft.
• The IRS identified identity theft on the taxpayer’s tax return.
• The taxpayer’s tax account was used to file a fraudulent return.
• The taxpayer’s tax account was used to claim a fraudulent refund.

Options for responding:

Upon receiving LETTER 4674C, taxpayers should carefully review the letter and follow the instructions provided. The letter will typically include the following information:

• A summary of the identity theft that occurred.
• The steps that the IRS has taken to protect the taxpayer’s account.
• Instructions on how to report any additional fraudulent activity.
• Instructions on how to obtain a copy of the taxpayer’s tax return.

Taxpayers should also take the following steps to protect themselves from identity theft:

• Monitor their credit reports and bank accounts for any suspicious activity.
• Place a fraud alert on their credit reports.
• File a police report if they believe that they have been the victim of identity theft.