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Starting in January, the six-digit numbers will be available to everyone, not just those who have suffered from identity theft.
December 3 -
The service is better at detecting identity theft in business tax returns, according to a new report, but it’s still letting many potentially fraudulent claims get through.
October 26 -
The Internal Revenue Service needs to improve how it handles third-party requests for access to taxpayer information and electronic signatures from representatives such as CPAs, enrolled agents and attorneys that could leave taxpayers at risk of identity theft, according to a new report.
September 10 -
The Internal Revenue Service is bracing for another epidemic -- scammers trying to get their hands on the $1,200 payments being sent out to millions of Americans to bolster the economy.
April 15 -
The Internal Revenue Service issued a warning urging taxpayers to beware of scammers calling and emailing them about the stimulus payments they are expecting as a result of last week’s CARES Act.
April 2 -
The Internal Revenue Service urged tax professionals and taxpayers to use the free, multi-factor authentication feature offered on tax prep software, as nearly two dozen firms reported data thefts so far.
February 14 -
A new study from TIGTA finds the number of identity theft cases investigated has dropped drastically.
September 3 -
Criminals are sending unsolicited emails with subject lines like “Automatic Income Tax Reminder” or “Electronic Tax Return Reminder” that appear to come from the IRS.
August 22 -
Scholarships and taxes; delay in ASU 842; landmark documentaries; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
July 23 -
The IRS and its Security Summit partners offer critical steps for keeping client information safe.
July 16