The IRS has a tool called an identity protection PIN, or IP PIN. You register and hand over some personal information so that ...

There's a lot of information (and money) on the table during tax season. That also makes it a prime time for scams. Year-round, fraudsters may use a handful of common tactics to try to steal your ...

According to IRS data, the bureau expects nearly 140 million Americans to file taxes. But when will that check or direct ...

Nearly two-thirds of people worry scammers will steal their personal information to file a fraudulent tax return, according to an Allstate Insurance survey.

The IRS is reportedly preparing to reduce its nearly 100,000 workforce by as much as half through layoffs, buyouts, and ...

From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS highlights the most common scams targeting taxpayers during the current ...

Protect your tax refund and your personal information from falling into the hands of criminals. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the South Carolina Department of Revenue ...

If you’re not required to use it because of past identity theft, you can opt out through your IRS account. Those taxpayers for whom it is mandatory will have received what’s called a CP01A ...

This month, the Internal Revenue Service is predicting a rise in tax scams for 2025, and added four new eligible counties for ...

(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) A St. Joseph man has been charged with aggravated identity theft and misuse of a social security number.

Tax season means tax scams will take many forms to trick you into sharing personal information or making a payment.

Each year, more than 11 million people in the United States are victims of identity theft when someone uses your personal information.