Avoiding Tax Season Tricks
The middle of April might feel as though it’s ages away, but the tax deadline will soon be upon us—and so will the online scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the country experienced a 50% hike in reported identity theft crimes since 2015, including those related to someone filing a false tax return in a stolen name. To follow are some timely tips to prevent fraud during the coming months and throughout the year: Officials recommend doing your taxes as soon as possible. The Internal Revenue Service only accepts one return per Social Security number. If yours is in…



