What if someone used a fake social to work and now has an i-tin number?

Question

In 2005, my g-friend used a fake social to work. We got married in 2007 and she received an I-tin number from the IRS to file for taxes. Recently, she received a letter from the IRS saying that she did not file for a tax return in her 2005 earnings. My question is, if she files, does she use her I-tin number or the fake social security number she used before. Will the IRS verify the social security number or ask anything about the fake social. please help. please note that the social number she used she made up, it doesn't belong to anyone else, so she thinks. Will the IRS care if she uses her I-tin even if the W-2 has the fake social number on it.

Answer 1

I dont know

Answer 2

"You think" that the number was not someone else's so that makes it OK to you?  You honestly believe that people like her should be allowed to stay?  If she used a fake number she was an illegal and will NEVER be given legal status!

First she broke our immigration laws.  Later she committed ID theft (it is irrelevant if she used a number owned by someone or just made it up).  Then she broke our tax laws.  You are aiding and abetting those crimes.

And just now you are worried because the IRS is looking at her.

This is a big problem with our immigration laws.  Due to a lack of ANY real enforcement the IRS gets far more respect from illegal aliens!

Answer 3

Consult a counsel. Not a good look for her AND especially for those who diligently abide by the law.  

Answer 4

There is no statute of limitations on tax and social security fraud.  I suggest consulting an attorney

Answer 5

I wish I could say that she will feel the full brunt of the law, but the sad truth is she will only have to pay penalty and interest. ICE probably won't even get interested. A sad commentary on our border protection.