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Information about how the IRS, states and the tax industry came together in 2015 to identify safeguards to protect taxpayer federal and state tax accounts from identity thieves.

Tax Tip 2024-92, Dec. 5, 2024 — During the ninth annual National Tax Security Awareness Week, the IRS and its Security Summit partners want to assist taxpayers in recognizing tax scams and fraud to keep their information safe and out of the hands of identity thieves and scammers.

Tax Tip 2021-179, December 3, 2021 ― Cybercrime is a constant concern in the online world which means everyone must be mindful of risks when they share devices, shop online and interact on social media. A few small security measures can lower the risk of exposure to online safety threats.

Tax Tip 2022-179, November 22, 2022 — Taking online security seriously can help people keep their information safe and out of the hands of identity thieves and scammers. It only takes a few simple steps to avoid common security pitfalls.

Guidance on how you can protect your tax information, especially during the filing season.

If you received an IRS CP01A Notice, the IRS is explaining how to use your Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN).

Report loss or attempted theft of W-2 and social security number data to the IRS immediately. Help protect employee information from tax-related identity theft.

Know the signs of identity theft. Protect your business and prevent data loss or report identity theft. Find out how the IRS helps you.

The Security Summit coalition formed by the IRS, state tax agencies and the nation's tax industry organized the 9th Annual National Tax Security Awareness Week on December 2-6, in a campaign to increase awareness of scams and schemes.