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Tax Hacks 2018 – Avoid These Tax-Related Scams

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utbA-8dk9Zw] Identity theft is nothing new. Stealing someone’s mail, fraudulently opening a credit card account, and impersonating someone else using their Social Security number are all common run-of-the-mill tactics. Also common is tax-related identity theft. This is usually discovered when someone attempts to file their tax return only to have their return rejected due to [...]

National Tax Security Awareness Week: Recognize Phishing Email Scams

The following article was published by the IRS. The IRS reminds people to be on the lookout for new, sophisticated email phishing scams. These scams not only endanger someone’s personal information, but they can also affect a taxpayer’s refund in 2018. This tip is part of National Tax Security Awareness Week. The IRS is partnering with [...]