Internal Revenue Service Inquiry on Equifax

[BradleyB]

During recent surveillance of my credit reports I noticed the IRS very recently made an inquiry into my Equifax credit report. I have done nothing I can think of to warrant their attention. I file my tax returns, don't own a small business, recently got married, etc.

 

What could this mean? I am going to contact them ASAP to see if there is some sort of action coming down the pipeline.

[BradleyB]

After much Googling I came upon this thread: http://creditboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=523670

 

Then I remembered my spouse needed my IRS transcripts and ordered them on or about the date of soft inquiry.

 

I believe the soft pull was to verify my identity when they ordered the transcripts.

[shifter]

Yes

[Tatortodd]

bet you didn't need your morning coffee after seeing that inquiry