American taxpayers are now proactive in protecting their tax returns by receiving an IRS Identity Protection PIN from the agency’s improved online system, which prevents fraudulent filings before they ...

There’s a simple, free way to protect yourself. And it’s just six numbers.

A common tax scam is to file a tax return on someone's behalf and then intercept the tax refund but six numbers can prevent that.

Bentonville-based Arvest Bank on Thursday urged consumers to remain wary of tax-related identify theft attempts.

A common tax scam is for the bad guys to get someone's social security number and name and file the tax return on their behalf. Then, they ...

The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN). An IP PIN is a six-digit number that helps prevent thieves from filing federal tax returns in your name. With worries about ...

Michigan taxpayers are vulnerable to tax fraud and identity theft as the April filing deadline gets closer. Here's what ...

We write stories that make you richer. Take a second right now: Follow us and get tips that will change your life. Scammers could be coming for your next tax refund, and taking action now could stop ...

With Tax Day six weeks out, experts warn that waiting to file could cost you more than just IRS penalties — cybercriminals ...

On 10/23/24, the IRS released Notice IR-2024-278 to encourage all taxpayers to sign up for an IRS IP PIN (identity protection personal identification number) to safeguard their identity and help ...

Some scammers go beyond pretending to be the IRS and actually impersonate a tax preparer. These individuals often promise you ...