Identity Verification and Your Tax Return

Taxpayer Advocate Service (.gov)·Mar 9

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There are concerns about tax refund fraud and identity theft during the tax filing process. A proposal by the IRS may involve the use of facial verification and the preservation of biometric data to prevent fraud, but this has raised some questions. Taxpayers are being warned about various scams, including email phishing and the sale of tax forms on the dark web, and are being advised to take steps to protect themselves from identity theft.

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Identity Verification and Your Tax Return

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