Individuals who have never worked as Uber drivers are reporting the receipt of tax forms, such as Form 1099-NEC, from the ride-sharing company. These forms indicate income from driving services that the recipients state they never earned. The issue appears to stem from incorrect information being reported to the IRS by Uber, potentially impacting individuals who have had their personal information compromised.

Recipients of these erroneous tax forms are advised to take specific steps to dispute the reported income. This includes contacting Uber directly to understand the discrepancy and formally request a corrected tax form. Documentation of the individual's non-involvement with Uber's driving services is crucial for this dispute process. The IRS also provides avenues for taxpayers to report income that was not earned and to disavow fraudulent tax filings.

The IRS recommends that individuals who believe they have been victims of tax fraud or identity theft due to these incorrect filings should file a police report and submit Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, to the IRS. This process can help protect individuals from tax-related identity theft and ensure accurate reporting to the tax authorities.

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