SEATTLE — Some forms of identity theft are relatively easy to deal with, such as stolen credit card numbers. But it’s a nightmare to unravel tax refund theft if an imposter grabs your Social Security ...

The Internal Revenue Service ( IRS) is encouraging taxpayers who plan to file their 2024 tax returns early in 2025 to secure ...

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Ah, tax season. That magical time of year when we all attempt to decipher the mystical language of IRS forms while hoping the government gives us back some of our own money. Before you start planning ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Tax season is here, and while you’re busy gathering receipts and crunching numbers, scammers are working overtime to steal your hard-earned money. According to the IRS, tax fraud ...

The IRS flagged more than 1 million tax returns for potential identity theft during the 2023 tax season, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, signaling that such fraud continues to be a ...

With the tax deadline nearing, scams are on the rise. On April 2, the FBI put out an alert warning the public about “criminal actors stealing U.S. taxpayer identities to file false tax returns and ...

Tax season is here, and while you’re busy gathering receipts and crunching numbers, scammers are working overtime to steal your hard-earned money. According to the IRS, tax fraud and scams cost ...

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 ...

THE FORM OF FRAUDULENT TAX RETURNS BEING FILED WITH STOLEN IDENTITIES.. JUST MONTHS AFTER WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WAS HIT BY A CYBER ATTACK.. ROUGHLY 20 EMPLOYEES AT THE HOSPITAL NOW CLAIMING ...

Filing your taxes electronically and opting for a direct deposit refund can significantly expedite the process. According to the IRS, you can expect to receive your funds within 21 days of filing.