As a taxpayer, it's crucial to be wary of identity theft during tax filing. Identity theft, resulting in massive financial losses, often happens when someone uses stolen Social Security numbers to file fake tax returns and claim refunds. Signs like rejected returns or receiving notices for unknown income could indicate a compromised Social Security number.
To protect yourself, ensure that when working with tax preparers, you provide two forms of identification, ideally with photos and current addresses. It's essential to confirm that all the information, especially Social Security numbers are accurate and matches your provided cards.
Before submitting your tax return, double-check to make sure that the Social Security numbers and names on the forms align precisely with the details on our Social Security cards. Verifying this information beforehand is vital to avoid issues with the IRS related to Social Security numbers.
