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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…
Today, the IRS announced that it will increase the amount of information shared between the tax preparation industry and the government to safeguard taxypayers from identity theft and tax refund…
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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Identity Theft: IRS Still Has Issues to Resolve Expanded identity theft detection efforts at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are helping to identify fraudulent tax returns, however, billions of…
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According to the Obama Administration, the new steps will include increasing criminal sentences for those convicted of tax-related identity theft and creating new civil penalties for those who file fraudulent returns.…
