Protect Yourself From Tax ID Theft: Keep Scammers out of Your Refund

Before you start planning what to do with your refund, let’s talk about tax identity theft.
Protect Yourself From Tax ID Theft: Keep Scammers out of Your Refund
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Ah, tax season. That magical time of year when we all attempt to decipher the mystical language of IRS forms while hoping the government gives us back some of our own money. Before you start planning what to do with your refund, let’s talk about tax identity theft.

Tax ID theft happens when a fraudster files a fake return in your name to steal your refund.

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