Understanding Tax Scams and Identity Theft During Tax Season. Couple reviewing tax documents on a laptop at home during tax season.
For this years tax filing season, the IRS implemented new safeguards to protect against identity theft. That does not mean you are immune. The following tips may prevent thieves from stealing your information.
Each year during tax season, identity thieves take advantage of the flood of tax returns being filed to steal sensitive information and commit fraud. From filing fraudulent returns in someone elses name to stealing sensitive information through phishing scams...
As we can see from the illustration, Methods To Prevent Identity Theft During Tax Season has many fascinating aspects to explore.
Tax refund theft takes, on average, 22 months to resolve, but wary taxpayers can take a few preventative steps to take to avoid becoming victims.
During tax season, fraudsters use the latest strategies to steal identities. With the filing season in full swing, taxpayers need to remain vigilant for strategies that may involve text messages, emails, phone calls or potential unemployment fraud.
Cyber security expert and professor at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business Mike Chapple offers seven tips to take control of personal information and reduce the risk of identity theft during tax season.
Youre responsible for the tax returns accuracy. If you hire a paid preparer, never sign a blank return. The Division of Consumer Protection is hosting a free virtual webinar, Prevent and Protect from Identity Theft, on March 18 at 1pm. Register to participate here.
Identity thieves commonly use a persons real Social Security number to claim fraudulent wages and file taxes, accepting that individuals deserved refund. Taxpayers bear responsibility for accuracy of submitted tax returns...
