Identity Theft Victims

How to File Your Return

Victims of identity theft must file a paper individual income tax return (forms may be found here) and include the following:

1. a completed IRS Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit)
   
2. schedules that apply to your return (Schedule A, M, P, etc.)
   
3. withholding statement(s) such as Schedule KW-2 along with W2s, W2g, 1099s, PTE-WH, etc.
   

Resources for Reporting Identity Theft

Victims of identity theft should:

• file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at identitytheft.gov
  
• follow FTC guidance at identitytheft.gov
  
• visit the Kentucky Attorney General page on reporting theft to major credit bureaus at ag.ky.gov/Priorities/Protecting-Kentuckians/Consumers/Pages/Identity-Theft.aspx
  

Please note: DOR does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels. 

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