Tax identity theft and IRS scams are surging. Learn how to protect your refund, use an IRS IP PIN, and avoid TurboTax and IRS ...

In the past, tax identity theft was rare and isolated. Today, it’s a major catalyst for mass-market anxiety and cross-industry risk. As a result, I see it increasingly garnering attention from ...

Using digital tools like ID.me and e-file can speed up tax refunds while improving security as the IRS shifts to a ...

IRS’s annual Dirty Dozen list flags the threats that will affect you this filing season.

Tax-related identity fraud is a significant threat. In 2023 alone, the IRS flagged a whopping 1.1 million tax returns for ...

Tax filers are vulnerable to fraud because scam attempts increase ahead of Tax Day, April 15. Here's what experts recommend ...

As tax season winds down, experts warn that a common but often hidden crime is on the rise: tax identity theft. Here's how to ...

When you receive a Notice 5071C, it means that the IRS has received a federal income tax return filed using your Social Security number (SSN) or individual tax identification number (ITIN). Before the ...

A local accountant says he has clients receiving tax bills who never worked for the delivery service.

Tax scams rarely stay the same for long. Each filing season brings new tactics designed to trick taxpayers into revealing personal information or claiming refunds they are not entitled to receive. In ...

Learn how CPAs recommend safeguarding your identity, filing early, and spotting scams to protect yourself and your family ...