When someone steals your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, it can be used to file a fraudulent tax return. However, an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) from the IRS ...

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said this week that beginning in 2021 it will allow all taxpayers to apply for an identity protection personal identification number (IP PIN), a single-use code ...

Social media scams: The IRS warns taxpayers not to fall victim to taking “bad tax advice” from social media that may lead ...

It's that time of year again, folks. Whether you have yet to file your taxes or you're in the middle of it, it's not too late to make sure you're protected this tax season. With new tax fraud scams on ...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Even people getting a refund often procrastinate when doing their federal income tax, and that could be costly. Getting a late start could increase the chances a scammer will ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday it is expanding its voluntary Identity Protection PIN program to taxpayers in Arizona and 19 other states. The IP PIN is a six-digit number that adds a ...

PLANTATION, Fla. – As part of an ongoing pilot program, all taxpayers who filed federal returns last year from Florida, Georgia or the District of Columbia are eligible for an Identity Protection PIN ...

Last year was a difficult one for the IRS with respect to security issues, and the agency is determined to improve security during this year's filing. Electronic filing is particularly vulnerable ...

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said this week that beginning in 2021 it will allow all taxpayers to apply for an identity protection personal identification number (IP PIN), a single-use code ...