Individual Data Breach Resources
If you have been a victim of identity theft, state tax agencies want to know. This page provides information on how to report it to the right state tax agency.
Do I need to contact a state tax agency if my identity has been stolen, but a state tax return has not been filed?
Yes, if your identity has been stolen, but a state tax return has not
been filed, contact the state where you are required to file a return.
If my identity was used to file a fraudulent state tax return, who should I contact?
Contact the state where the return was filed and the state where you are required to file a return.
I received a letter or a bill from a state tax agency where I did not file a return, what should I do?
Using the contact information below, contact the state where the letter or bill came from.
I received a notice from a state tax agency I believe is fraudulent, what should I do?
Using the contact information below, contact the state where the notice came from.
State Data Breach Contacts
Leverage the table below to find contact information for the relevant identity theft resources within each state tax agency.
| State Tax Agency | How to Report Identity Theft |
|---|---|
| Alabama Department of Revenue | Electronically report identity theft |
| California Franchise Tax Board | Report scams, identity theft, and tax fraud |
| Connecticut Department of Revenue | Call 855-842-1441 to report identity theft. Visit their website to learn more |
| Delaware Division of Revenue | For identity theft and victim assistance |
| Hawaii Department of Taxation | Click here to electronically report identity theft. |
| Idaho State Tax Commission | Call 208-334-7660 in the Boise area or toll-free at 800-972-7660 to report identity theft. Visit their website to learn more |
| Illinois Department of Revenue | Email Rev.IdentityTheftAffidavit@illinois.gov to report identity theft |
| Iowa Department of Revenue | Electronically report identity theft |
| Kansas Department of Revenue | To report fraudulent compensation, click here or contact: 785-368-8222. If you are a victim of identity theft and need to know how to file your claim, click here or contact: 785-368-8222. For more information on identity theft in Kansas click here. |
| Kentucky Department of Revenue | Email IDTheft@ky.gov to report identity theft. Visit their website to learn more |
| Louisiana Department of Revenue | Call 866-940-7053 to report identity theft. Visit their website to learn more |
| Maine Revenue Services | Call 207-624-7658. |
| Maryland - Comptroller of Maryland | Call 410-260-7980 or 1-800-638-2937 to report identity theft. Visit their website to learn more |
| Michigan Department of Treasury | If you are a business or tax professional, visit their website to learn more If you're an individual, click here to learn how to report identity theft |
| Minnesota Department of Revenue | Call 651-296-3781 or 1-800-652-9094 to report identity theft. Visit their website to learn more |
| Missouri Department of Revenue | Call 573-522-4866 to report identity theft. Visit Identity Theft (mo.gov) to learn more. |
| New Hampshire Department of Revenue | Call 603-230-5000 to report identity theft. |
| New Jersey Division of Taxation | Learn how to report identity theft |
| New York Department of Taxation | Call 518-457-5181 to report identity theft. Visit their website to learn more |
| North Carolina Department of Revenue | Learn how to report identity theft |
| North Dakota Department of Revenue | Learn how to report identity theft |
| Ohio Department of Taxation | Learn how to report identity theft |
| Oklahoma Tax Commission | Learn how to report identity theft |
| Oregon Department of Revenue | Learn how to report identity theft |
| South Carolina Department of Revenue | Learn how to report identity theft |
| Utah State Tax Commission | Learn how to report identity theft |
| Vermont Department of Taxes | Learn how to report identity theft Visit their website to learn more |
| Virginia Department of Taxation | Call 804-404-4185 to report identity theft. Visit their website to learn more |
| Washington State Office of the Attorney General | Visit their website to learn more |
| Wisconsin Department of Revenue | Learn how to report identity theft |
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has material available on their site as it relates to identity theft. You can report identity theft and receive an action plan customized to you.
