should i file my tax return when i am a victim unemployment fraud?

Question

i want to file my tax return to get my money faster but i am not sure if i sure should file it or not since someone received unemployment in my name.

Rita · Answer

The state will need time to investigate the fraud and issue any corrections; Taxpayers should file an accurate tax return (one without unemployment income) even if they don't receive a corrected 1099-G in time. (The corrected form will reflect $0 in unemployment compensation.)

Eva · Answer

The guidance from the IRS is to go ahead and file your correct return and attach a statement regarding the unemployment fraud.  It would be great if you had a confirmation from the unemployment office acknowledging that you are a victim.

Anonymous · Answer

File.  How do you know about this unemployment fraud?

Anonymous · Answer

No, crawl under a big rock and cry about it and hide from the world.

Pearl L · Answer

talk to a tax place about it

should i file my tax return when i am a victim unemployment fraud?

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