Protecting Your Tax Return

A prevalent scam is for a bad guy to file a tax return using your tax id or Social Security number before you do and get a refund.
 
 Protect yourself by getting an identity-protection (IP) PIN from the IRS to help verify a taxpayer’s identity.
 
 Give this IP PIN to your tax preparer when you efile.
 
 To apply for an IP PIN, visit the IRS online here.