If the IRS flags your tax return for potential identity theft, don’t panic. According to the Taxpayer Advocate Service, the IRS suspended the processing of more than 1.9 million tax returns pending identity verification during the 2024 filing season. If the tax agency flags your return for possible identity theft, it will mail you a letter requesting identity verification. The IRS won’t process your return and issue a refund until you respond to the letter and complete the authentication process, which might include using an online option or calling the IRS directly. For details: https://bit.ly/4bPc7eo
