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THE IRS urges taxpayers to protect themselves this tax season by using strong passwords and safeguarding their personal data.
More than 160million Americans are expected to file tax returns in total and IRS bosses warn of potential scams.
The IRS has released a series of top tips to help taxpayers not fall victim to scams and fraud.
USE STRONG PASSWORDS
Taxpayers should use passwords that are easy to remember.
Americans should select around 12 characters and use a mixture of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Taxpayers should not use names, birthdates, or common phrases and avoid using the same password for sites.
KNOW RISKS OF PUBLIC WI-FI
Americans are warned that cybercriminals can try and steal information from public Wi-Fi networks.
Taxpayers should use a VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi.
Even though connecting to public Wi-Fi is often convenient, it’s not always safe.
PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION
The IRS urges Americans to protect personal information such as Social Security numbers and credit card details like cash.
Taxpayers shouldn’t just hand out their personal information to anyone, the IRS revealed.
Personal information can be used to steal money or open new accounts without victims knowing.
BACK UP FILES
Taxpayers are advised to keep backup versions of their state and federal tax returns.
Paper copies of tax returns should be stored in secure…
