Taxes and ID Theft

As Tax Day 2024 was this week, the Wilkes Sheriff’s Office continued to receive reports of ID Theft associated with local residents filing their tax return. You may not know you’re a victim of identity theft until you’re notified by the IRS of a possible issue with your return.Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen personal information, including your Social Security number, to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must file a paper return. For more information, visit IRS.gov.