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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U.S. Tax Court Warns On Tax Scams
It’s not just the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issuing warnings about phone impersonation and related scams: the U.S. Tax Court has also issued a warning on its website in
Read MoreNew Email Phishing Scams Prompt IRS Warning
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry are warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for scams at this time of year. The call follows what the IRS refers to as “a surge of new, sophisticated email phishing scams.”
Read MoreIRS Issues Urgent Warning On New Tax Refund Scam
Just when you thought you’d read about all of the tax scams: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers about a new – and growing –
Read MoreIRS Advises Taxpayers To Watch Out For Schemes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued an alert about a new email scheme targeting taxpayers. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.
Read MoreSix Reasons Not To Engage With Scammers, No Matter What Your Facebook Friends Tell You
Have you seen tips posted on Facebook and other social media for dealing with IRS impersonation phone scammers? The best advice? Hang up. Don’t engage. Here are six reasons why those other tips don’t work and why you should never engage with scammers.
Read MoreBogus Email Making Rounds Asking For IRS Identification Verification
With a month to go before Tax Day, about 2 of every 3 taxpayers have yet to file their federal income tax returns. That means
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
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How To Lose Your Identity In Five Easy Steps
Identity theft continues to plague Americans. With the click of a mouse, your entire life can be turned upside down. And it can all start out with something as simple as handing out your Social Security number at the doctor’s office…
Read MoreMassive Tax Fraud Takedown During Government Shutdown
Most of the government was shutdown mid-October – but that didn’t stop law enforcement from a massive take down in an ongoing effort to stamp out criminal tax fraud in South Florida.
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