Tax identity theft continues to rise. In 2013, $6.5 billion in fraudulent returns were filed. By 2016, that number is expected to increase to $21 billion. To make matters worse, it can take several months for the rightful taxpayer to straighten out the confusion. You can protect yourself by being aware of one of the key ways fraud is initiated–through email. the IRS NEVER uses email or social media to contact taxpayers directly, so you should never respond to a message from the “IRS” addressing tax concerns via email.
Schutte & Hilgendorf is committed to protecting our clients’ records and follows several security measures to ensure that sensitive data are carefully guarded. We can help if you have questions about any type of correspondence or request you received involving tax information.
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