Jim* (not his real name) knows all about the importance of having a secure password for his financial accounts. It’s what he does for a
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Skittish About Filing Online? How To Find Paper Forms, Pubs & Instructions
With concerns about identity theft continuing to mount, some taxpayers are wondering: Whatever happened to paper forms? That’s right. There was a time – not
Read MoreIntuit & Apple Have Changed The Rules For TurboTax Users
When it comes to choosing a tax preparation platform, some taxpayers like the opportunity to create and file a tax return on the internet by
Read MoreFBI Investigates Tax Fraud Reports As TurboTax Denies It's A Target
As concerns about stolen data and tax identity fraud continue to mount, it’s clear that this isn’t an issue restricted to Minnesota. Or Utah. Or
Read MoreConnecticut Taxpayers Warned To File Early After Anthem Data Breach
The Connecticut Department of Revenue has issued a warning to customers who might have been affected by the Anthem data breach. On the Department of
Read MoreTurboTax Resumes State Filings As Taxpayers Try To Make Sense Of What Happened
TurboTax has resumed acceptance of electronically filed state tax returns after temporarily turning off service in all states on Thursday, February 5 after reports of
Read MoreMinnesota Stops Accepting Returns Filed With TurboTax, Cites Fraud Concerns
(UPDATED: Intuit has temporarily suspended transmission of returns in all states. See this article for more details.) Minnesota Department of Revenue has stopped accepting tax
Read MoreTurboTax Temporarily Halts All State E-Filings Amid Fraud Concerns
Author’s notes: Intuit has announced that TurboTax has resumed e-filing of state income tax returns. See this post for more information. Original story has been updated
Read MoreTaxpayers Urged To Be On 'High Alert' For Fraud During Filing Season
It’s tax season. That, unfortunately, also means that it’s fraud season. This week, the Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration (TIGTA) issued a reminder to
Read MoreIRS Warns Taxpayers To Be Diligent As Identity Thieves Add New Twist To Phone Scam
If your phone is still ringing with tax scams and IRS impersonations, you’re not alone. J. Russell George, the Inspector General, has referred to these ongoing schemes as “the largest scam of its kind that we have ever seen.” As IRS and TIGTA try to combat the growing problem of identity theft and tax scams, the fraudsters are hoping to stay a few steps ahead. They’re switching up their schemes in an effort to not get caught. Have you read about their latest efforts?
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