As the 2025 tax season nears, the IRS urges taxpayers to enhance their defenses against identity theft by enrolling in the ...

What Is an IP PIN? An IP PIN is a unique, six-digit number assigned to you by the IRS. It acts as an extra layer of security, ensuring that only you (or your tax preparer) can file your tax return.

Thieves take advantage of news events and your desire for a big tax refund to steal your identity and your money.

An IP PIN is a unique, six-digit number assigned to you by the IRS. It acts as an extra layer of security, ensuring that only you (or your tax preparer) can file your tax return. Without this PIN, no ...

The fake IRS emails and texts announcing tax refunds and credits are already on the way. It’s tax filing season, so beware of ...

Also, the IRS urges taxpayers to use identity protection PINs to help guard against identity theft in tax filings. "An identity protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that prevents someone ...

The Better Business Bureau gives information on how taxpayers can spot and avoid tax scams and identity theft this tax season ...