Tax-related identity theft remains widespread and a potentially serious problem for victims, for whom authorized ...

If the IRS suspects tax-related identity theft, the agency will pull it for additional review. When this happens, the IRS will send out a letter notifying you of potential identity theft. These ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - To help fight of concerns taxpayers may have about having their identity stolen, the IRS has provided these safety tips. 1. If you receive a letter or notice from the IRS which leads ...

Tax scams are often as predictable as taxes themselves; they reappear each tax season with a slightly different spin, but the central theme is scammers posing as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ...

IRS CEO Frank Bisignano announced that the IRS is making organizational and operational changes, and experts warn that one of the major shifts could pose personal data concerns for taxpayers ...

The FBI has issued a warning about a surge in tax-related identity theft, with criminals stealing taxpayer identities to file fraudulent returns and claim refunds. While tax fraud is certainly nothing ...

As returns are sent off, criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is currently facing a daunting challenge with a backlog of 387,000 unresolved identity theft cases. This situation, persisting since June, highlights the agency's ...

Clear Start Tax Supports IRS Push to Educate Filers and Preparers on Growing Identity Theft Dangers IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2025 / With identity theft scams continuing to evolve, the ...

The Tax Court held that a taxpayer’s identity theft did not equitably toll the 30-day petition filing deadline under Sec. 6330(d)(1) where the petition was filed four years after a notice of ...

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 ...