No! This is not about them picking your pocket. Martin Shenkman, an estate planning attorney, from Tenafly, New Jersey, wrote some good advice for Bottom Line magazine about one of the things you should do if your wallet is lost or stolen. Inform the IRS immediately. Your account will be flagged, and if a thief tries to make any filing or claim a refund using your identity, the IRS will contact you. To notify them, call the IRS Identity Theft Hotline, 800 908 4490.
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