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While the tax season thus far has been described as relatively problem-free, the Internal Revenue Service concedes the agency is still trying to come to grips with identity theft and quality-of-service issues.…
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The good news is the GAO found taxpayers calling the IRS received better service during the 2016 filing season. However, the study also determined that during the regular 2016 calendar year, information that could help alert taxpayers they were victims of identity theft was hard to obtain, either from www.irs.gov or through IRS customer service.…
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An audit has found that the Internal Revenue Service has failed to notify taxpayers that they’ve been victims of a certain kind of identity theft. Making matters worse, the IRS isn’t always sending…
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Tax professionals aren’t surprised when a new identity theft scheme makes the rounds, but fraudsters recently haven’t settled for just targeting taxpayers. When the Internal Revenue Service announced…
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Over 100,000 E-File PINs AccessedThis week, the IRS released a statement regarding an automated attack on the E-Filing PIN application on their website that involved stolen Social Security numbers.…
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Combat Identity Theft with Stronger Password SystemsInnumerable articles underscore the need for keeping unique, rotating passwords for every online account: email, social media, gaming,…
There is no question that identity theft – particularly as it relates to taxes – is a major criminal activity and a serious threat. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) notes that last year this…
Given recent reports of ID theft-related tax fraud, it's no wonder that some taxpayers are wary after receiving what appears to be a letter from the IRS requesting personal information. You might have…
IRS Intensifies Work on Identity Theft and Refund Fraud; Criminal Investigation Enforcement Actions Underway Across the Nation The Internal Revenue Service has announced it has started more than 200…
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IRS Criminal Investigation Combats Identity Theft Refund Fraud The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has seen a significant increase in refund fraud that involves identity thieves who file false claims…
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