At the start of tax season, I reported that the IRS was using new technology focused on photo identification for verification. Specifically, taxpayers who wanted
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What If The Call Is Coming From Inside The House?
At the climax of the 1979 film, “When A Stranger Calls,” the family babysitter, played by Carol Kane, is advised by the police that the
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The Increasing Importance Of Data Security
As society continues to do more online, data security is more important than ever before. That goes for your taxes and the IRS as well.
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Department Of State Sounds Warning On Business Forms
Normally, I don’t post about state-specific issues, but I am in this instance, and here’s why: when you read what this company is doing, it
Read MoreIRS Will Allow Taxpayers To Opt-In To IP PIN Program
Beginning in January 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be expanding the voluntary Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) program. What Is An IP PIN?
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7 Reasons Not To Engage With Scammers, No Matter What Your Friends On Facebook Tell You
Earlier this week, I received complaints that our law firm was dialing random numbers. We followed up with our phone company and were advised that
Read MoreIRS Warns Taxpayers On COVID-19 Scams
According to Johns Hopkins, the United States has confirmed nearly two million cases of COVID-19. With many businesses closed and taxpayers still waiting on stimulus
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Treasury Warns Taxpayers On Stimulus Check Related Scams
J. Russell George, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), is urging all taxpayers to stay alert to ensure that they do not lose their
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Watch Out For Stimulus Check Scams And Related Hoaxes
Ugh. The ink is barely dry on the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the “CARES Act” – and scammers are already coming up with schemes
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Social Security Warns On New Texting Scam
Scammers aren’t just relying on robocalls and voice mails to reach potential victims: they’re now texting. The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, recently issued a
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