Getting a head start on your tax return will hasten your refund if you're getting one. Filing early is also a way to guard against tax-refund fraud, which occurs when a scammer gains access to your ...

Hundreds of thousands of Americans become victims of tax-related identity theft each year. Here’s how to fight back.

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

Copy of 2023 federal tax return Any notifications from the IRS or state revenue department Bank account information for direct deposit refunds Identity Protection PIN, if applicable If you're ...

As the IRS is expecting to receive more than 140 million individual tax returns this season, the Better Business Bureau is telling taxpayers to be aware of potential scammers looking to interfere with ...

The 2025 tax season has officially opened, so cue the groans…OK, that’s enough — let’s get busy! The IRS expects more than ...

Tax season is a busy time not only for taxpayers and tax preparers, but also for fraudsters. Cybercriminals are getting more ...

First-time filers sometimes fall into the trap of believing that only full-time, permanent employees have to file and pay ...

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If you're not a huge fan of this time of year, hopefully below you'll find some compelling reasons to knock out your return now. To get started, make sure you have all the necessary tax documents.