Issue with Tax Return

[Heatherwith4]

I e-filed our taxes today using Turbo Tax, and I got an email this afternoon saying our return was rejected. Apparently someone has already used our SSN to file. It seems like I remember someone posting about this last year. I was wondering if someone could tell me how huge of a hassle it's going to be to fix. I have already found some info about the steps I need to take. TIA.

[Jean in Newcastle]

I posted about it last year.  I had to contact the IRS.  They verified my identity (it was easy) and then gave me a special code to use when filing.  They flagged the bad guy's return and stopped their refund.  It really wasn't that bad. 

[Heatherwith4]

Thanks, Jean! I feel better now.