What to Do If Your Refund Is Stolen
If your refund has been stolen, your first step is to contact your bank or credit card issuer immediately to report unauthorized activity.
Category Cybersecurity Tips
Tips to protect your data and privacy
Best Privacy Settings for Tax Software
The best privacy settings for tax software center on limiting data collection, securing information during transmission, and controlling third-party...
How to Protect Your Estimated Tax Payments
Protecting your estimated tax payments means securing the financial and personal information you submit to the IRS and ensuring your quarterly tax...
How to Secure Your Tax Preparer Account Access
Tax preparers secure their account access through a multi-layered approach combining federal compliance requirements, multi-factor authentication, strict...
Signs Your State Tax Account Is Compromised
Your state tax account is likely compromised if you receive unexpected tax refund deposits, bills for taxes you didn't owe, notices from the IRS about...
How to Protect Your IRS Account Online
Protecting your IRS account online requires implementing multiple layers of security, starting with two-factor authentication and a unique, complex...
What to Do If Someone Files Taxes in Your Name
If someone has filed taxes in your name, your first steps should be filing Form 14039 (the Identity Theft Affidavit) with the IRS, placing a fraud alert...
How to Check If Your Tax Records Were Accessed
To check if your tax records were accessed, you need to monitor multiple sources: the IRS provides transcript services showing all transcripts requested...
Best Tax Identity Protection Services Reviewed
The best tax identity protection services combine real-time monitoring, credit freeze capabilities, and restoration assistance to safeguard your Social...
How to Protect Your W2 Information From Theft
Protecting your W2 information requires a multi-layered approach that combines vigilance with understanding how thieves operate.