Jul 27, 2016
TurboTax tax tip article: “What is Stolen Identity Refund Fraud?”
A tax refund is as much an asset as a diamond ring, and just as some thieves target jewelry stores, others specialize in stealing taxpayers' identities in order to create fake tax returns that provide large refunds. The IRS is on the lookout for this kind of stolen identity refund fraud (SIRF), but you should be vigilant, too. Read to learn more.
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