PROTECTION PLUS Protection Plus is now included with all Individual Returns prepared by CD Tax & Financial. There is no charge for this peace of mind protection! Protection Plus is the leading audit assistance and identity theft restoration provider in the tax industry. Tax Protection Plus provides assistance for both federal and state returns. At […]
How do Hackers get passwords?
In every movie with a hacker, there is always that scene where the hacker must guess the right password. A blinking cursor in the password field looms on a large computer monitor. The hacker is usually under a lot of pressure, with the seconds counting down. They make one or two wrong guesses, before finally […]
How to avoid “easy money” scams
Fraudsters have been using “easy money” scams for years. However, methods have been adapted to exploit advances in technology, which has helped with tricking victims into new cons. For instance, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against Digital Altitude LLC and other defendants in February. The agency alleged that the company’s operations misrepresented […]
Employers be alert: W-2 Scam
IRS explains Identity theft is a serious threat to business, partnership, estate and trust filers. Thieves may steal sensitive information to file a fraudulent tax return for a refund or to commit other crimes. All taxpayers must be alert and on guard at all times. It is important to take strong security measures to protect […]
Identity Protection PIN Program will soon be available to taxpayers nationwide
In January, the IRS Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program will be expanded to all taxpayers who can properly verify their identity. An identity pretention PIN is a six-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers to help prevent their Social Security number from being used to file fraudulent federal income tax returns. This number helps the IRS […]