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Form 14039B: Business Identity Theft Affidavit
IRS Form 14039-B is the Business Identity Theft Affidavit that lets individuals report a stolen or misused EIN. It is filed by anyone receiving IRS notices for an unknown business or suspecting a business entity is a theft victim. Mail to IRS Ogden, UT 84201.
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IRS Form 14039B - Business Identity Theft Affidavit
IRS Form 14039-B is the Business Identity Theft Affidavit that lets individuals report a stolen or misused EIN. It is filed by anyone receiving IRS notices for an unknown business or suspecting a business entity is a theft victim. Mail to IRS Ogden, UT 84201.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Omitting required supporting documents can delay IRS processing of the identity‑theft claim.
- 2Failing to select a box in Section A, leaving the filing purpose unclear.
- 3Omitting the nine‑digit EIN in Section B, which is required for identification.
- 4Not attaching a government‑issued photo ID with your signature as required.
- 5Submitting photocopies of prohibited federal IDs, such as official badges.
Plain English
This form notifies the IRS that a business tax ID is being used fraudulently. You provide the business’s details, your contact information, and attach proof of identity. The IRS then investigates and works to protect the account.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2021-05-24 22:10:22
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you are not a business owner and haven’t applied for an EIN but are receiving IRS notices for an unknown business in your name with an assigned EIN.
- Use this form when you suspect the business entity, estate, trust, or exempt organization listed in Section B is a victim of identity theft.
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Use this form or another form?
Receiving IRS notice about unknown business with an EIN
Identifies stolen or misused EIN for a non‑owner
✓ Verify the notice references an unknown business
Suspecting a business entity is a victim of identity theft
Reports theft for listed entity in Section B
✓ Confirm you have the entity’s legal name and EIN
Need to submit identity‑theft affidavit without a notice
Allows filing directly to IRS address in Ogden, UT
✓ Ensure you include required identification documents
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Section A – Select One Box
Indicate which scenario applies (option 1 or 2) · Form 14039‑B, Section A
Section B – My Business Information – EIN
Nine‑digit EIN being reported · Section B, line 3
Section E – Supporting Documentation – Sole Proprietor ID
Passport, driver’s license, or other valid U.S. federal or state government issued identification with signature (e.g., Visa) · Personal ID documents
Section E – Supporting Documentation – Sole Proprietor utility bill
Copy of a utility bill, invoice, mortgage/rent receipt or other business operation document · Utility bill, invoice, mortgage/rent receipt
Section F – Signature
Signature of person in Section C and date (mm/dd/yyyy) · Form signature block
Before you submit
- 1Select the appropriate box in Section A.
- 2Complete all required fields in Section B with accurate legal name, establishment date, and EIN.
- 3Provide a brief explanation with relevant dates in Section D.
- 4Attach the required supporting documents for your entity type as indicated in Section E.
- 5Ensure each attached document is a legible photocopy and does not include prohibited federal badges.
- 6Sign the form in Section F and date it in mm/dd/yyyy format.
- 7If you received an IRS notice, attach the completed Form 14039‑B to the back of the notice.
How to file this form
- 1Select the appropriate scenario in Section A and fill out Sections B through F. (Proof: completed form)
- 2Gather the required supporting documentation based on your entity type. (Proof: attached documents)
- 3Attach the completed Form 14039‑B to the back of any IRS notice you received, or place it in an envelope with the required documents. (Proof: mailed package)
- 4Mail the package to Internal Revenue Service, Ogden, UT 84201 (or fax to 855‑807‑5720 if no notice). (Proof: receipt or fax confirmation)
- 5Retain a copy of the signed form and all submitted documents for your records. (Proof: personal copy)
Known limitations
- 1I’m not a business owner and haven’t applied for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) but am receiving IRS notices for an unknown business in my name with an assigned EIN.
- 2Do not submit photocopies of federally issued identification where prohibited by 18 U.S.C. 701 (e.g., official badges designating federal employment).
- 3No person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision reads Rev. 5‑2021 (May 2021).
- Fee — Not stated in the official source.
- Mailing address — confirm you send to Internal Revenue Service, Ogden, UT 84201 if no IRS notice.
- Signature — confirm the form is signed in Section F and dated (mm/dd/yyyy).
- Fax number — confirm toll‑free fax 855‑807‑5720 if no notice is provided.
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After you file
- 1Submit the completed Form 14039‑B with a legible photocopy of the required supporting documents.
- 2If the IRS notice includes a fax number, send the form to that fax; otherwise follow the mailing instructions on the notice.
- 3If no notice was received, fax the form toll‑free to 855‑807‑5720 and include a cover sheet marked ‘Confidential’.
- 4When filing in person, schedule an appointment by calling 844‑545‑5640, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, and bring the completed form, at least one required document, and your original driver’s license or other valid photo ID.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — Section A box 1 states: “I’m not a business owner and haven’t applied for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) but am receiving IRS notices for an unknown business in my name with an assigned EIN.”
- SRCForm p.2 — Note: “Do not submit photocopies of federally issued identification where prohibited by 18 U.S.C. 701 (e.g., official badges designating federal employment).”
- SRCForm p.2 — Paperwork Reduction Act statement: “No person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.”
- SRCForm p.2 — Section E instruction: “Submit this completed form and a legible photocopy of the document(s) selected below to verify your identity.”
- SRCForm p.2 — Fax instruction: “If you received a notice or letter from the IRS related to this issue and it provides a FAX number, you should send this completed form there. If no FAX number is shown on the notice or letter, please follow the mailing instructions on the notice or letter.”
- SRCForm p.2 — Fax option without notice: “If you did not receive a notice or letter related to this issue you may FAX this form toll‑free to: 855‑807‑5720. Consider including a cover sheet marked ‘Confidential’.”
- SRCForm p.2 — Appointment instruction: “If you prefer to submit this form in person at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center, you must schedule an appointment by calling toll‑free 844‑545‑5640, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., your local time. At that appointment you will present this completed form with at least one piece of the required documentation listed above along with your original driver’s license or other valid U.S. Federal or State government issued photo identification with your signature.”
- SRCForm p.2 — Sole Proprietor documentation requirement: “Sole Proprietor: Two documents are required a. Passport, Driver's license, or other valid U.S. Federal or State government issued identification with your signature (e.g., Visa) ** b. Copy of a utility bill, invoice, mortgage/rent receipt or other documentation to support business operation **.”
- SRCForm p.2 — IRS email warning: “The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by e‑mail. Forward IRS‑related scam emails to [email protected].”
Common confusion points
Should I send original identification or a photocopy?
The form instructions say to submit legible photocopies of ID for verification, but in‑person appointments require the original driver’s license.
→ Submit photocopies with the form and bring the original ID to the scheduled Taxpayer Assistance Center appointment.
Can I include a federal employee badge as my ID?
The instructions note a prohibition on submitting photocopies of federally issued identification where prohibited by 18 U.S.C. 701.
→ Use a passport, driver’s license, or other valid U.S. government‑issued photo ID instead of a federal badge.
Which supporting documents do I need as a sole proprietor?
The supporting documentation list for Sole Proprietor specifies two documents: a passport/driver’s license or other valid U.S. ID, and a utility bill, invoice, mortgage/rent receipt, or other business‑operation proof.
→ Attach a copy of a valid photo ID and a recent utility bill or similar document.
How do I submit the form if I received an IRS notice with a fax number?
The notice may give a fax number, and the instructions say to send the completed form there; otherwise follow the mailing instructions on the notice.
→ Fax the form to the number on the notice, or mail it according to the notice’s directions if no fax number is provided.
What if I did not receive any IRS notice?
The form provides a toll‑free fax number for filing when no notice is present.
→ Fax the completed form to 855‑807‑5720 and include a cover sheet marked ‘Confidential’.
Will the IRS ever email me to request this form?
The instructions state the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by e‑mail.
→ Ignore any e‑mail requesting the form and forward suspicious messages to [email protected].
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- Failure to provide required documentation with a signed Form 14039-B may delay processing.
Questions about IRS Form 14039B
What is IRS Form 14039B used for?
This form notifies the IRS that a business tax ID is being used fraudulently. You provide the business’s details, your contact information, and attach proof of identity. The IRS then investigates and works to protect the account.
Who must file IRS Form 14039B?
The form must be filed by a person who receives IRS notices for an unknown business EIN or who believes a business, estate, trust, or exempt organization is a victim of identity theft.
What information does IRS Form 14039B require?
The form gathers the business’s legal name, establishment date, EIN, address, affected tax forms and years, plus the filer’s name, position, taxpayer ID, mailing address, phone number, and required supporting documents.
Where do I file IRS Form 14039B?
If you received an IRS notice, attach the form to the back of the notice and mail it to the address on that notice. If you did not receive a notice, mail the completed form to the Internal Revenue Service, Ogden, UT 84201.
How do I complete IRS Form 14039B?
First, select the appropriate box in Section A. Next, complete Section B with the business information and Section C with your personal details and position. Attach a government‑issued photo ID, a utility bill or other supporting document, and any corporate paperwork or officer statement as required. Finally, sign Section F under penalty of perjury and mail the form as instructed.
What happens if IRS Form 14039B is filed incorrectly?
Providing false information can result in criminal penalties, and failing to provide required documentation may delay processing.
Should I send original identification or a photocopy?
The form instructions say to submit legible photocopies of ID for verification, but in‑person appointments require the original driver’s license. Submit photocopies with the form and bring the original ID to the scheduled Taxpayer Assistance Center appointment.
Can I include a federal employee badge as my ID?
The instructions note a prohibition on submitting photocopies of federally issued identification where prohibited by 18 U.S.C. 701. Use a passport, driver’s license, or other valid U.S. government‑issued photo ID instead of a federal badge.
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