An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number assigned to a taxpayer that must be used when filing a tax return. This number is only valid for the current year, with a new one assigned ...

Filing your taxes early is among the top ways the Better Business Bureau says you can avoid becoming a victim of ID theft.

Tax season is here, and while you’re busy gathering receipts and crunching numbers, scammers are working overtime to steal ...

Hundreds of thousands of Americans become victims of tax-related identity theft each year. Here’s how to fight back.

As the 2025 tax season nears, the IRS urges taxpayers to enhance their defenses against identity theft by enrolling in the ...

The fake IRS emails and texts announcing tax refunds and credits are already on the way. It’s tax filing season, so beware of ...

Tax season is here, and while you’re busy gathering receipts and crunching numbers, scammers are working overtime to steal ...

Getting a head start on your tax return will hasten your refund if you're getting one. Filing early is also a way to guard against tax-refund fraud, which occurs when a scammer gains access to your ...