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IRS Identity Protection PIN

Data Security, Tax /

The IRS has a program to help taxpayers prevent unauthorized use of their Social Security Number and the filing of fake tax returns. Once enrolled, the taxpayer uses this the Identity Protection PIN, frequently shortened to IP PIN, to make sure no one files a tax return with their information on it without their knowledge. […]

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Equifax Data Breach Settlement – what you need to know and do

Data Security, Tax /

Hopefully you’ve heard on the news that there is now a formal settlement for the 2017 data breach of Equifax. This settlement is huge, and $425 million of the settlement is earmarked for individuals affected by the breach. (Jump to the conclusion section for my recommendations) Background Back in 2017, Equifax had a huge data

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