American taxpayers are now proactive in protecting their tax returns by receiving an IRS Identity Protection PIN from the agency’s improved online system, which prevents fraudulent filings before they ...

The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN). An IP PIN is a six-digit number that helps prevent thieves from filing federal tax returns in your name. With worries about ...

Every year, criminals use stolen Social Security numbers and personal information to file fraudulent tax returns. The good ...

A common tax scam is for the bad guys to get someone's social security number and name and file the tax return on their behalf. Then, they ...

Scammers often exploit urgency and confusion to steal personal information, making tax season a prime time for fraud. Criminals may attempt to intercept refunds or file false returns in your name.

On 10/23/24, the IRS released Notice IR-2024-278 to encourage all taxpayers to sign up for an IRS IP PIN (identity protection personal identification number) to safeguard their identity and help ...

Ed Landing, a retired state geologist and a victim of identity theft, looks over documents he's put together as he tries to get back his stolen IRS federal tax return refund (Photo by John Carl ...

IRS is sounding the alarm. Millions of Americans face rising risks of identity theft and tax-related scams this Christmas season. Holiday shopping combined with the approach of tax season creates a ...

Tax season is here, and while you’re busy gathering receipts and crunching numbers, scammers are working overtime to steal your hard-earned money. According to the IRS, tax fraud and scams cost ...