Identity Theft: Expanded efforts at IRS protect taxpayers and fight fraud
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1 Identity Theft: Expanded efforts at IRS protect taxpayers and fight fraud Shawn Savage Date: November 6, 2014
2 Identity theft is a serious threat Federal Trade Commission hears from more than 20,000 consumers per week whose identities have been stolen Repercussions from identity theft are far-reaching; can include tax-related issues
3 2013 successes Resolved and closed 963,000 cases of taxrelated identity theft Suspended or rejected 5.7 million suspicious returns worth $17.8 billion Issued 1.2 million IP PINs to protect taxpayers for the 2014 filing season
4 IRS initiatives fight identity theft and assist victims Identity Protection Personal Identification Numbers (IP PINs) E-Authentication New program guidance addressing business identity theft Online fraud detection and prevention
5 2013 updates strengthen IP PIN Current year IP PIN now useable on prior-year returns filed during calendar year Spouses use IP PIN when e-filing Easier to replace lost IP PIN retrieve original IP PIN; IPSU for a replacement IP PIN ( ext. 245)
6 Pilot effort extended IP PIN use IP PIN pilot program / e-authentication Voluntary program for Florida, Georgia and D.C. taxpayers to opt-in to IP PIN Taxpayers who get e-file PIN through IRS.gov application get the offer Requires online registration and identity validation through e-authentication
7 Addressing business identity theft Business identity theft: Creating, using or attempting to use business identifying information without authority to obtain tax benefits New IRS program guidance focuses on research, identification, tracking and victim assistance
8 Addressing business identity theft Initial steps for victims: Report to local law enforcement Contact major business credit bureaus Contact all credit card companies, financial institutions and other creditors Respond to IRS notices immediately
9 Mitigating online fraud IRS Office of Online Fraud Detection and Prevention investigates sites that purport to be the IRS, use its logos, etc. Works to mitigate risks to taxpayers Please report suspicious IRS-related s to
10 OFDP efforts get results OFDP collaborates with other federal/law enforcement agencies In 2013, OFDP helped stop a $160 million advance-fee scheme involving criminals around the globe
11 Recent projects, partnerships SSN masking and 2D barcode system for IRS notices, letters 20.4 million so far States' Suspicious Filers Exchange to automate referrals $8.5 million stopped Criminal Investigation/State MOU to exchange identity theft data, joint compliance efforts 26 states to date
12 You play a critical role IRS collaborates and exchanges info with other agencies and financial institutions to prevent identity theft We need your help to safeguard info and: Educate the public to be more vigilant Help businesses understand their role in protecting information
13 Find more at IRS.gov General identity theft info at including Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft IP PIN info at Protection-PIN-IP-PIN (general info, IP PIN pilot, FAQs and online tool to replace an IP PIN)
14 Other resources Business identity theft Safeguarding info in your office information-compromise-andrisk-id-theftguidance-your-business
15 Direct Deposit E-Signatures Other Topics
16 Direct Deposit Restrictions Only three direct deposit refunds per financial account (subsequent refunds convert to checks) Direct deposit only into account(s) bearing client s (taxpayer s) name(s) No portion of refund may go into preparer s account
17 E-Signatures Allowed on Forms 8878 and 8879 No specific technology required Identity verification required
18 Contact Information Name: Shawn Savage, IRS Sr. Stakeholder Liaison Phone Number: Address:
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