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The Internet is filled with cybersecurity threats that can jeopardize family finances. Just one of many scams, identity theft tax refund fraud (ITTRF) is big business for criminals, and it can cause big headaches for victims.…
Every year, the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) sends a report to Congress that includes recommendations for improving tax administration.…
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It’s tax season, and that means you’re as busy as you can be. But it’s also the busy season for crafty criminals: scammers impersonating the IRS, either over the phone, by email or in person. Any of these methods can be used to steal money from people.…
A new report to Congress from one of the Internal Revenue Service’s advisory panels is calling for the government to do something unusual: Fully fund the IRS budget request.…
Since tax scams can take many forms, the IRS broke them down into two categories: “phone scams” and “email phishing scams.”…
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