Tax Identity Theft Avoidance Starts with the Taxpayer
Tax-related identity theft is an established concern nationwide, as state and federal tax authorities have wrestled for years with a blight of criminals filing fraudulent tax returns using other people’s personally identifiable information. For a scammer, tax identity theft means quick cash. For a victim, it’s a delayed return, concern about who has their personal information, and the fear of what else the criminal might do with these personal details.
“Last year, tax identity theft was a factor in three of every four identity theft complaints that consumers filed with the Wisco...
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