American taxpayers are now proactive in protecting their tax returns by receiving an IRS Identity Protection PIN from the agency’s improved online system, which prevents fraudulent filings before they ...
A trio of Democrats on Capitol Hill think that the IRS requirements for identity verification in the Direct File program “created serious access barriers” to filing taxes using the service. Sens.
The IRS has issued an important warning for taxpayers and is urging them to take several steps to protect themselves before the upcoming tax season begins.
Tax-related identity theft can happen when someone uses a taxpayer’s personal information to file a fraudulent return.
Quick ReadThe IRS quietly added a Tax Compliance Report to online accounts, certifying whether you filed and paid on time as ...
Tax season no longer begins in April. For scammers, it starts the moment the calendar flips to January. While you're waiting for your W-2 or 1099 to arrive, cybercriminals are already sending out ...
Tax scams rarely stay the same for long. Each filing season brings new tactics designed to trick taxpayers into revealing personal information or claiming refunds they are not entitled to receive. In ...
When you receive a Notice 5071C, it means that the IRS has received a federal income tax return filed using your Social Security number (SSN) or individual tax identification number (ITIN). Before the ...