Identity theft is always out there. The IRS has just announced that it will begin accepting 2017 income tax returns on January 29. You may be more concerned about the April 17 filing deadline, or even the extended deadline of October 15 (if you file for an extension by April 17). After all, why go through the hassle of filing your return earlier than you have to? But it can be a … Read more
If you’re like many Americans, you might not start thinking about filing your tax return until close to this year’s April 18 deadline. You might even want to file for an extension so you don’t have to send your return to the IRS until October 16. But there’s another date you should keep in mind: January 23. That’s the date the IRS will begin accepting 2016 returns, and filing as … Read more
File early to avoid tax identity theft If you’re like many Americans, you may not start thinking about filing your tax return until the April 15 deadline (this year, April 18) is just a few weeks — or perhaps even just a few days — away. But there’s another date you should keep in mind: January 19. That’s the date the IRS begins accepting 2015 returns, and filing as close … Read more
IP PIN Required for Identity Theft Victims’ 2015 Returns In mid December, the IRS issued CP01A notices containing a 6-digit Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) for taxpayers who are victims of tax-related identity theft. This notice is sent to taxpayers who: (1) reported to the IRS they are a victim of identity theft; (2) have been identified by the IRS as a victim of identity theft; (3) received … Read more
ID Theft Common Situations & Frequently Asked Questions Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information, such as a Social Security Number (SSN), without permission to commit fraud or other crimes. There are two forms of tax identity theft: refund-related theft and employment/income-related theft. You should report both to the IRS. Common Situations Example 1: Your refund was stolen You mailed your Form 1040 on April 15. A month later, you received a letter from the IRS stating … Read more
