The following video was published by the IRS. Worried about an identity thief filing a tax return in your name? The IRS can help protect you. It's called the IRS Identity Protection Pin, or IP PIN opt-in program. The IP PIN is a six-digit number known only to you and the IRS. An IP PIN helps [...]
This article was published by the IRS. In January, the IRS Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program will be expanded to all taxpayers who can properly verify their identity. An Identity Protection PIN is a six-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers to help prevent their Social Security number from being used to file fraudulent federal income tax [...]
Many have started receiving their stimulus checks over the past few days, while others are about to get them any day now. But what should you do with the money once you get it? In the current state of uncertainty with this pandemic, financial experts suggest first taking care of your bills, putting food on the [...]
As we approach the end of 2020, it is the perfect time to assess your current financial situation. Here are five areas to focus on this week during the last few days of the calendar year: Assess Your Goals. If you have a financial plan, this is the perfect time to determine what you accomplished, as [...]
This video was published by the IRS. More than 90% of identity thieves and data breaches start with a phishing email. Phishing scams pose as a trusted company, maybe your bank, a favorite retailer, your tax software provider, or your state tax agency - even the IRS. Here's one way to recognize a scam: a phishing [...]
