What Taxpayers Should Do If They Get an Identity Theft Letter from the IRS

This article was published by the IRS. When a thief steals someone's Social Security number, they can use it to file a fraudulent tax return. This is tax-related identity theft. The IRS scans tax returns for possible fraud. If a tax return is flagged as suspicious, the agency will pull it for more review. Then the [...]

Beware of Schemes Promoting the Employee Retention Credit

Beware of ads that promise big money through the employee retention credit. While it's a real credit, scammers are telling people they qualify when they really don't. Don't fall for it! Get official info at IRS.gov/erc.

Identity Stolen? Request an Identity Protection PIN from the IRS

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service is reminding all taxpayers – particularly those who are identity theft victims – of an important step they should take to protect themselves from tax fraud. Some identity thieves use taxpayers' information to file fraudulent tax returns. By requesting Identity Protection PINs from the Get [...]

Audits by Mail: What to Do

The IRS conducts audits to verify income, deductions, expenses, and credits claimed on tax returns. Here's what to do if you receive a letter that says the IRS is auditing your tax return by mail. First, read the letter carefully. It explains the issues involved and outlines the types of information you need to send us. [...]

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