The IRS has launched a new campaign to encourage you to protect your tax and financial data, both digital and paper. As part of the campaign, the IRS plans to release videos and consumer friendly tax tips, and sponsor local events across the country. You can get started by reading the new Publication 4524, Security Awareness for Taxpayers, on the...

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Once again as we approach tax season, we will all be faced with the scams from persons trying to get our personal information. Ihe IRS reminds us that it’s important to make sure everyone guards their personal information online and at home. Some of their suggestions are as follows: Especially in families that use the same computer, students should be...

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Criminals are not only filing bogus tax returns using other people’s identification, they are also stealing the “look” of the IRS to phish for additional financial information from taxpayers. The IRS has made numerous announcements in the past to help protect taxpayers from these scams. It repeats the message that it will never use an e-mail, text message, or social...

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You may be a victim of identity theft and not have a clue that this has happened to you until you get a notice from the IRS telling you that — * You filed more than one tax return, or someone has already filed using your information. * You owe taxes for a year even though you didn’t file a...

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