IRStaxsecurity

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IRStaxsecurity

@IRStaxsecurity

Providing resources on how to combat tax schemes, identity theft and refund fraud. The IRS doesn't collect comments. Privacy Policy: irs.gov/privacy

Washington, DC

Joined October 2010

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@IRStaxsecurity
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If you plan to support a cause, verify that you’re giving funds to a legitimate charity. An #IRS tool can help: irs.gov/teos
IRStaxsecurity
@IRStaxsecurity
Aug 15
Shopping for #BacktoSchool deals? Here’s an #IRS reminder that weak passwords can make you a prime target for fraud and identity theft. Learn more at:
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Taxes Security Together | Internal Revenue Service
Information about how the IRS, states and the tax industry came together in 2015 to identify safeguards to protect taxpayer federal and state tax accounts from identity thieves.
IRStaxsecurity
@IRStaxsecurity
Aug 14
Protect your online information: Make sure to use multi-factor authentication, create separate passwords for each online account and always think before you share. Get more #TaxSecurity tips from the #IRS at irs.gov/security
IRStaxsecurity
@IRStaxsecurity
Aug 14
#TaxPros beware: Cybercriminals are using phishing scams, including posing as potential clients, to steal valuable data for tax-related identity theft. Protect your clients and yourself with these #IRS and Security Summit tips:
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Security Summit warns tax pros to watch out for phishing emails and other attacks | Internal...
IR-2026-85, Aug. 4, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today warned tax professionals to watch for phishing emails and other schemes designed to steal sensitive taxpayer...
IRStaxsecurity
@IRStaxsecurity
Aug 14
Don’t be misled by the extravagant promises made by promoters of tax schemes. Report tax scams and fraud to the #IRS at irs.gov/SubmitATip