by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jul 1, 2026 | Identity Theft
The short version An IRS notice shows up saying you underreported your income, and it lists wages from an employer you have never heard of. You did not forget a job. Someone used your Social Security number to get hired, their pay was reported to the IRS under your...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 30, 2026 | Identity Theft
The short version There is a free tool from the IRS that makes it almost impossible for a thief to file a tax return in your name, and most people have never heard of it. It is called an Identity Protection PIN, or IP PIN. It is a six-digit code that only you and the...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 27, 2026 | Identity Theft
The short version You went to file your taxes, hit submit, and the return bounced back rejected. The reason: a return using your Social Security number has already been filed. You did not file it. Someone else did, usually to steal your refund. This is tax-related...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Dec 25, 2024 | Identity Theft
Identity theft is a growing problem in today’s digital world, and the consequences can be devastating. For taxpayers, it’s not just about stolen credit cards or fraudulent bank transactions; identity theft can also lead to severe issues with the IRS. Imagine...
