 TITLE: What Is an Identity Theft Affidavit? CONTENT: Can I Use the FTC's Identity Theft Affidavit to Report Tax Fraud?\n-----------------------------------------------------------------\nIf any of your personal information was used for tax-related fraud, you will need to fill out the IRS Identity Theft Affidavit, known as Form 14039. This will help you resolve any IRS-related issues you may be experiencing due to identity theft. You can submit Form 14039 online as part of the FTC report process on IdentityTheft.gov.\nYou could be a victim of tax fraud and not even know it, so be on the lookout throughout the year for signs your identity may have been stolen. Common signs of tax fraud include:\n*   Finding that your tax return has already been filed by someone else.\n*   Receiving a tax form from an unknown employer.\n*   Receiving a tax return you didn't expect.\n*   You received a phone call from the IRS demanding payment. END