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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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
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ID Thieves Are Emailing Fake Tax Forms To Taxpayers
Don’t be fooled: it’s not just Social Security Administration (SSA) scams making the rounds. Tax scam emails are flying fast and furious as well. I’ve gotten a
Read MoreIdentity Thieves Targeted Students & The Dead In Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
Two Florida men will spend time in federal prison for their roles in a stolen identity and tax refund fraud scheme. The men took thousands
Read MoreIRS Has A New Tool To Fight Against Identity Theft
Despite a steep drop in tax-related identity theft in recent years, the scam remains serious enough to earn a spot on the agency’s 2019 “Dirty Dozen”
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IRS To Taxpayers: Be On The Lookout For New SSN Scam
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers about a Social Security number (SSN) scam currently making the rounds. As part of the scam, thieves may call—often
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Scammers Are Sending Fake IRS Letters
Correspondence season is in full swing. That means that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sending out bills and notices to taxpayers, including letters focused on cryptocurrency reporting.
Read MoreIRS Updates Identity Verification Process For Online Payment Plans & More
If you’re looking to create or access your online payment plans with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you should be aware of some key changes.
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Congress Passes Taxpayer First Act
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. And again. After a number of iterations, the Taxpayer First Act has finally passed the House
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