How to avoid becoming a tax scam victim

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> After the big IRS data breach, few people probably trust the agency regarding data security. Nonetheless, it's offered a checklist of ways to avoid becoming a tax-scam victim.

NOV 13, 2015

By Jeff Benjamin

After the IRS' big data breach, you might want to file this under 'do as I say, not as I do.' But give the agency credit for trying. The IRS' 7 steps to avoid becoming a tax-scam victim.
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How to avoid becoming a tax scam victim

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