14157 a 2026

The document is Form 14157-A, a Tax Return Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit issued by the IRS. It is intended for individuals who have been victims of tax return preparer fraud or misconduct, allowing them to report unauthorized actions taken by their tax preparer. The form requires personal information, details of the fraudulent activities, and supporting documents to substantiate the claims. It also includes instructions on how to submit the form and emphasizes the importance of providing accurate information under penalties of perjury.

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Begin by entering your name, last four digits of your SSN or ITIN, and your mailing address in the designated fields.
Provide the name of the tax return preparer involved in the misconduct.
Check all applicable boxes indicating how you were a victim of preparer fraud or misconduct. For each checked box, briefly describe what happened and any resulting tax issues.
List the tax years impacted for each box checked above, and indicate if you used the preparer for any other tax years.
Answer questions regarding your relationship with the preparer and how you found out they prepared income tax returns.
Indicate whether you received a refund and enter the amount. If different from expected, provide that amount as well.
Authorize IRS disclosure of your identity if applicable, then sign and date the form at the bottom.

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