If you have concerns about protecting your personal data during tax filing season, or just generally want to take an simple yet effective step to enhance your financial health, try this: The IRS has been offering an identity theft protection program for several years, called Identity Protection PIN (or “IP PIN”). The IRS originally offered IP PIN only to confirmed identity theft victims, but has since made the program available to all taxpayers, making it one of the most straightforward ways to keep your tax information safe.
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