some one is using my ss# to get state of az. health provider thou there employer,
June 22, 2017
Q) someone is using my ss# to get state of az. health provider thou there employer, i got a tax form 1095-B in the mail. this came out phoenix az. i do not have access i have my own inc. AARP AND MEDCARE hear is the employers a legal tax form.
A) It sounds like someone may have stolen your Social Security number (SSN) and used it to enroll in health insurance in Arizona. This is a serious crime, and you should take steps to protect yourself and your financial information.
Here are some things you can do:
- Report the identity theft to the IRS. You can do this online or by calling 1-800-908-4490.
- Place a fraud alert on your credit reports. This will make it more difficult for someone to open new accounts in your name. You can place a fraud alert online or by calling 1-877-322-8228.
- Freeze your credit reports. This will prevent anyone from accessing your credit reports, which is necessary to open new accounts. You can freeze your credit reports online or by calling each of the three major credit bureaus: Equifax (1-800-525-6285), Experian (1-888-397-3742), and TransUnion (1-800-680-7289).
- Contact the health insurance company that issued the Form 1095-B. Explain that you did not enroll in health insurance with them, and ask them to cancel your coverage.
- File a police report. This will create a record of the crime, which could be helpful if you need to file a lawsuit or claim insurance benefits.
- Monitor your credit reports and bank statements for any unusual activity. If you see anything suspicious, report it to the appropriate company immediately.
It’s important to take steps to protect yourself from identity theft as soon as possible. By taking these steps, you can help to minimize the damage and prevent further problems.
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It sounds like you’re having trouble getting your stimulus checks back after they were taken for an offset. This can be a frustrating experience, but there are a few things you can do to try to resolve the issue.
1. Contact the IRS: The first step is to contact the IRS to verify your identity and confirm that your stimulus checks were taken for an offset. You can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or visit the IRS website to request a callback.
2. Request a refund offset waiver: If your stimulus checks were taken for an offset due to a debt you owe, you may be able to request a refund offset waiver. This is a form you can submit to ask the IRS to release the amount of your refund that was taken to pay your debt. To request a waiver, you will need to complete Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief. You can find this form on the IRS website.
3. Appeal the offset: If you believe that the IRS took your stimulus checks incorrectly, you may be able to appeal the offset. You can file an appeal by requesting a hearing with the Treasury Offset Program (TOP). To request a hearing, you will need to complete Form 911, Request for Taxpayer Hearing or Appeal. You can find this form on the TOP website.
4. Contact the Treasury Offset Program: If you have already contacted the IRS and been unable to resolve the issue, you can contact the Treasury Offset Program directly. The TOP is responsible for administering the federal tax refund offset program. You can contact the TOP at 1-800-304-3107 or 1-866-297-0517.
Here are some additional tips for getting your money back from a stimulus check offset:
Be patient. It can take some time for the IRS to process requests for refunds and waivers.
Be persistent. If you are not able to get the help you need at first, do not give up. Keep calling the IRS and requesting help.
Consider hiring a tax professional. If you are having trouble navigating the IRS bureaucracy, you may want to consider hiring a tax professional to help you.
I hope this information is helpful.