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Recent Posts
- Many corporations will pay a blended federal income tax this year under the new tax reform law
- Newly-revised estimated tax form and publication can help people pay the right amount
- Tax deadline just days away; nearly 40 million to file by April 17
- IRS reminds those with foreign assets about U.S. tax obligations
- Tips for Getting Unclaimed 2014 Tax Refunds
- Rushing to file taxes can result in errors; e-file decreases errors, extensions available
- Time is running out to file 2014 tax returns worth $1 billion in refunds
FRAUD PROTECTION Archive
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Online Security – Seven Steps for Safety
Posted on December 11, 2017 | No CommentsWASHINGTON – During the online holiday shopping season, the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry remind people to be vigilant with their personal information. While shopping for gifts, criminals are shopping for credit card numbers, financial account information, Social Security numbers and other […] -
Employers, Payroll Officials, Avoid the W-2 Email Scam
Posted on December 8, 2017 | No CommentsWASHINGTON – The IRS, state tax agencies and private-sector tax groups warned the nation’s business, payroll and human resource communities about a growing W-2 email scam that threatens sensitive tax information held by employers. These emails may start with a simple, “Hey, you in today?” […] -
Victims of Data Breaches Should Consider These Steps
Posted on December 7, 2017 | No CommentsWASHINGTON –The number of data breaches was already on a record pace for 2017 before the reported theft of nearly 145 million Americans’ names, addresses and Social Security numbers brought the issue to the forefront. Every day, data thefts large and small put people’s personal […] -
Small Businesses: Be Alert to Identity Theft
Posted on December 6, 2017 | No CommentsWASHINGTON – The IRS, state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry joined together to warn small businesses to be on-guard against a growing wave of identity theft against employers. Small business identity theft is a big business for identity thieves. Just like individuals, businesses […] -
Don’t Take the Bait; Avoid Phishing Emails by Data Thieves
Posted on December 5, 2017 | No CommentsWASHINGTON – With the approach of the holidays and the 2018 filing season, the IRS, state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry urge people to be on the lookout for new, sophisticated email phishing scams that could endanger their personal information and next year’s […] -
Eight Steps to Keep Online Data Safe
Posted on November 30, 2017 | No CommentsDuring the holiday shopping season, shoppers are looking for the perfect gifts. At the same time, criminals are looking for sensitive data. This data includes credit card numbers, financial accounts and Social Security numbers. Cybercriminals can use this information to file a fraudulent tax return. […]