Identity theft tops the list of taxpayer concerns for 2016. And it’s not all in your head: a 2015 Identity Fraud Study, released by Javelin Strategy & Research, found that identity thieves stole $16 billion from 12.7 million U.S. consumers in 2014. The more you know about how to protect yourself, the better chance you have to not be a victim. Here are 11 tips help you protect yourself from identity theft and identity theft related tax fraud:
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