Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

Next week, February 3 to 7, is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will provide webinars and other resources throughout the week to help educate the public on how to protect against identity theft this tax season. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals to review the FTC announcement and the following resources for more information:

• CISA’s Tip on Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft
• FTC’s article on Tax-Related Identity Theft
• Internal Revenue Service’s Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft

Read the advisory at CISA.