 TITLE: Will Identity Theft Delay My Tax Refund? CONTENT: When It's Time to File Your Taxes\n---------------------------------\nAs tax day approaches, you may wonder what to do about filing your taxes. Should you wait for your case to resolve with the IRS before proceeding with this year's return? Or should you file anyway and await the results?\nFile your taxes promptly. Duplicate returns can trigger problems with the IRS e-file system, so be prepared to file a paper return if necessary. If your return was rejected when you tried to e-file, you have 10 days to print it out and put it in the mail, even if this takes you beyond the federal tax filing deadline.\nWhat if you already filed your taxes and have now received a letter from the IRS informing you that multiple returns have been filed under your Social Security number? Follow the instructions in the IRS letter: Contact the agency with the information they need to verify your identity and move forward with processing your tax return. END