Adults can pass on these tips to teach teens online safety
Adults teach their kids how to drive, balance a checkbook and cook. It’s also a good idea to teach younger users how to explore the internet with caution. All internet users should be mindful of [...]
Here’s how taxpayers can avoid the hooks of phishing scams
Knowledge and awareness. Those two things can protect taxpayers and their family members from getting caught up in a phishing scam. A phishing scam is often an unsolicited email or a website that looks like [...]
Get ready to take the guesswork out of paycheck withholding
The tax filing season is quickly approaching. With that in mind, taxpayers should remember there’s still time to make an estimated or additional tax payment to ensure their tax withholding is still accurate. Those who [...]
Cyber Monday shopping list should include safeguards against online thieves
For many shoppers, Cyber Monday kicks off the holiday season. For some online thieves, ‘tis the season to take advantage of having so many people shop online at once. They steal shoppers’ personal information and [...]
IRS launches Taxpayer First Act webpage, email
The Taxpayer First Act of 2019 expands and strengthens taxpayer rights. The Act also requires the agency to develop a comprehensive customer service strategy, modernize its technology and enhance its cyber security. The IRS is [...]