I filed a joint return and am expecting a refund. What happens if one party forges the signature to get the refund?
You may request a copy of the front and back of the cancelled refund check that was issued in your name. You may also request a copy of the original tax return filed under your name. Call 800-829-1040 and follow the IRS representative’s instructions for verifying the signature on your tax return or cancelled refund check.
You may request a copy of the front and back of the cancelled refund check that was issued in your name. You may also request a copy of the original tax return filed under your name. Call 1-800-829-0922 and follow the IRS representative’s instructions for verifying the signature on your tax return or cancelled refund check.
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