Taxpayer Identity Theft Prevention

The IRS has approximately half a million identity theft claims related to fraudsters receiving refunds on behalf of stolen taxpayer identities. As scammers shift to online schemes, the increase in identity theft claims is expected to continue. It's crucial that we all understand this issue. Join Jane Weiss, Clinic Director at Herr School of Accountancy at UND, as she discusses the procedures for resolving identity theft and the proactive measures taxpayers can take to avoid it.