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Tax time is here again. Don't allow your eagerness to receive your refund cloud your judgment. Identity thieves are victimizing taxpayers by sending out phishing emails that could fool you into revealing confidential personal information. In fact, scammers impersonating the IRS made the front page news in The Wall Street Journal on March 12, 2008.

Remember, the IRS warns that it never sends unsolicited email about tax matters. Last year, thousands of identity theft victims learned this the hard way when they responded to online scams that appeared to be emails from the IRS or tax preparers.

  Avoid becoming a victim of identity theft:

 

  1. Tax Time Phishing Scams :  Get a quick overview of phishing techniques aimed at innocent taxpayers.
  2. Basics of Identity Theft:   Stay informed by finding out everything you need to know about identity theft.
  3. Create a Plan to Protect Against Identity Theft:   Here are some simple preventive measures you can take to defend your family against identity thieves.
  4. Internal Revenue web site:   The IRS provides details on a number of recent scams that they have uncovered, including rebate phone calls, refund emails, audit emails, changes to tax law emails, and paper check phone calls.

 

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Treasury Circular 230 Disclosure: To the extent this communication contains any statement regarding federal taxes, that statement was not written or intended to be used, and it cannot be used, by any person (i) as a basis for avoiding federal tax penalties that may be imposed on that person, or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein.  You Should consult a Tax Professional before taking any action with respect to your personal or business tax responsibilities.