When you receive a Notice 5071C, it means that the IRS has received a federal income tax return filed using your Social Security number (SSN) or individual tax identification number (ITIN). Before the ...
Early in 2020, a US Treasury Department watchdog warned the IRS that the agency needed to do more to protect against identity fraud. In recent data breaches, the report said, “much of the information ...
Employment-related identity theft is on the rise. Victims may not find out until tax season.
The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.
From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.