Last year was a difficult one for the IRS with respect to security issues, and the agency is determined to improve security during this year's filing. Electronic filing is particularly vulnerable ...

The quickest way to secure your IP PIN is online at IRS.gov, through your online account. You’ll need to verify a new account with your identity using a valid driver’s license, passport or state ID.

American taxpayers are now proactive in protecting their tax returns by receiving an IRS Identity Protection PIN from the agency’s improved online system, which prevents fraudulent filings before they ...

Filing an income tax return is few people’s idea of fun — but it’s worse when you can’t file the return because somebody using your identity already did. Related Articles Proposition 50 and more: Our ...

With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data security isn’t what it once was. The tool, an identity protection PIN, can help. By ...

Is your Social Security number and other personal data floating around on the dark web? We've seen a remarkable number of data breaches in 2024, affecting hundreds of millions of people, many of whom ...

Tax scams are worse than ever. Getting an IP PIN from the IRS can stop identity thieves from stealing your tax refund. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...