Tax-related ID theft

Major providers will offer an option for MFA, and the IRS strongly encourages users to take advantage of this added security measure.

The IRS is working with tax professionals to warn the public about coronavirus scams.

The COVID-19 pandemic has infected the service’s annual list of top tax scams.

The committee’s suggestions for the IRS include collaborating with the FTC.

In addition to resources and information on various pandemic-related frauds, taxpayers can email the services tips directly.

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.

Practitioners are working on education, prevention and remediation.

Criminal Investigation veteran Damon Rowe will launch the new effort to fight the unscrupulous.

The new resource includes what to do if you're the victim of ID theft, and advice for tax professionals.

Payroll rigmaroles; bloggers’ taxes; the most out of seasonal staff; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The new members will serve three-year terms.

A new study from TIGTA finds the number of identity theft cases investigated has dropped drastically.

The cost of lipstick; making meetings effective; virtual warnings; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The IRS and its Security Summit partners offer critical steps for keeping client information safe.

In the aftermath of tax season, practitioners need to look ahead to broader concerns.

The committee’s annual report to Congress calls for ongoing funding of security efforts.

The advisory committee covers issues in electronic tax administration, including prevent ID theft.

The service names its annual ‘worst of the worst’ tax scams.

The call may pretend to be from the TAS offices in Houston or Brooklyn.

Tax pros can get transcripts through their e-Services secure mailbox.