Tax Refund Fraud

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Learn a lesson: File your taxes early next year

April 16, 2012 – 8:17 am

It’s crunch time for taxpayers – Tax Day is upon us, and if you haven’t already, it’s time to get your taxes filed. One in five taxpayers wait until the last minute to file each year to meet the deadline.
For some, filing their taxes will hit a serious snag when they discover someone else has [...]

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IRS names identity theft as its No. 1 threat

February 20, 2012 – 9:48 am

The IRS has released its Dirty Dozen list, an annual ranking of tax scams. Topping the list once again is identity theft.
Because of the growing issue of identity theft as related to tax returns, the IRS has embarked on a comprehensive strategy focused on preventing, detecting and resolving identity theft as soon as possible. [...]

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Protect yourself from tax fraud scams

February 10, 2012 – 9:24 am

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File early to avoid falling victim to identity theft

February 8, 2012 – 9:44 am

This tax season, you may want to consider filing early – and not just so you can get your refund back sooner.
Identity thieves often file fraudulent tax returns early, in order to get to their victims’ refunds before they can file. So the IRS is encouraging people to go ahead and file early, before the [...]

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