Identity Protection Specialized Unit | Internal Revenue Service
111 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20002
Not Applicable.
Eligibility
There are no restrictions for this service.
Required documents
IRS Identity Theft Affidavit, Form 14039.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00am to 7:00pm.
(800) 908-4490
Voice·
voice | Identity Protection Specialized Unit
Languages
Website can be translated into languages including Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Haitian Creole, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
Application process
Visit the website at www.irs.gov/identity-theft-central or call the Identity Protection Specialized Unit for more information, with questions, or to report a suspicious letter or activity.
Fees
Not applicable.
Service area
United States
Provides a hotline to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that an individual's identity may have been stolen. Identity may have been stolen if an individual receives a letter from the IRS, or learns from a tax professional, one of the following:
- The individual filed more than one tax return or someone has already filed using the individual's information.
- The individual has a balance due, refund offset, or has had collection actions taken against the individual for a year the individual did not file.
- The individual received wages from an employer he/she has not worked for.
Last assured
01/20/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Internal Revenue Service
Collects federal income taxes and is responsible for voluntary compliance with tax laws and regulations. Provides tax information and assistance.