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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the United States federal government agency that collects taxes and enforces the internal revenue laws. The official U.S. Treasury regulations provide (in part):
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|The Internal Revenue Service is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury under the immediate direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The Commissioner has general superintendence of the assessment and collection of all taxes imposed by any law providing internal revenue. The Internal Revenue Service is the agency by which these functions are performed.
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Apple Releases iTunes 10
Explore Article us-cert.gov (Sep 3 2010)
...ms via fax, the Anti-phishing Working Group (APWG) has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to create the APWG Fax Back Phishing Education Program. This program is designed to provide teleco... (Read Full Article)
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Explore Article us-cert.gov (Sep 3 2010)
...ms via fax, the Anti-phishing Working Group (APWG) has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to create the APWG Fax Back Phishing Education Program. This program is designed to provide teleco... (Read Full Article)
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Petri Bill Would Enlist IRS Against Identity Theft
Explore Article American Chronicle (Aug 18 2010)
The Petri-Bean bill - the Social Security Identity Defense (SSIDA) Act - would require the IRS to inform a taxpayer when his or her Social Security number has been used fraudulently to gain empl... (Read Full Article)
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Beware online identity thieves posing as government agencies
Explore Article Tulsa World (Aug 5 2010)
...use many methods to steal personal information that is used to file tax returns for refunds. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by e-mail, says the agency website. Anyone who receives an...
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For privacy protection, survey says this agency delivers
Explore Article Federal Computer Week (Jun 30 2010)
... delivers Survey finds Postal Service most trusted agency when it comes to protecting privacy; FTC, IRS finish second and third * By Ben Bain * Jun 30, 2010 Results of a survey released today of more tha... (Read Full Article)
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Scammers use IRS logo to look authentic
Explore Article Examiner (Jun 21 2010)
...own as phishing — is to trick you into revealing personal and financial information. Scammers use IRS logo to look authentic By Debbie Mueggenborg E-E Columnist Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:16 PM CDT The... (Read Full Article)
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IG: Poor controls over access to IRS portal put taxpayer data at risk
Explore Article Nextgov.com (May 17 2010)
...background checks and other precautionary measures, auditors find. IG: Poor controls over access to IRS portal put taxpayer data at risk By Jill R. Aitoro 05/17/2010 The Internal Revenue Service failed t... (Read Full Article)
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Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Email Scam
Explore Article us-cert.gov (Mar 26 2010)
...ng for a refund, or details about fake e-file websites. These messages, which appear to be from the IRS, may ask users to submit personal information via email or may instruct the user to follow a link t... (Read Full Article)
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US Tax Season Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns
Explore Article us-cert.gov (Mar 26 2010)
...ng for a refund, or details about fake e-file websites. These messages, which appear to be from the IRS, may ask users to submit personal information via email or may instruct the user to follow a link t... (Read Full Article)
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As ID theft grows, be on guard online
Explore Article sacbee.com (Mar 22 2010)
...one call. That "urgent" message purportedly from a bank, merchant or government agency (such as the IRS) could be a scam attempting to trick you into divulging personal and account information. Watch o... (Read Full Article)
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As Family Mourns Toddler's Death, Thieves Steal Her Identity
Explore Article ParentDish (Mar 16 2010)
...work, he thought there was some kind of glitch because of Ava's death. Not knowing Ava had died, an IRS agent told Bock the easiest thing to do to resolve the problem would be to simply leave her off his... (Read Full Article)
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IRS warns of e-mail scam
Explore Article globe-democrat.com (Mar 9 2010)
...nternal Revenue Service warns taxpayers that e-mail scams are circulating that fraudulently use the IRS name or logo as a lure. “The goal of the scam, known as phishing, is to trick you into revealing p... (Read Full Article)
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Social Security Numbers printed in SWFL newspapers
Explore Article WINK News (Feb 17 2010)
Comment "That is a great point Anne8. It not only puts the individual at risk, it puts the organization at risk, ..." - Derek Beckwith
...e guards in place to protect the dead. It's called the Estate Identity Number, which comes from the IRS and is used instead of a social security number. "If anyone tried to use the number, they would eve... (Read Full Article)
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30 reports of ID theft at East Chicago tax service
Explore Article ABC Owned Television Stations (Feb 17 2010)
... East Chicago, Ind., residents who went to H&R Block had their identities stolen, police said. The IRS and East Chicago police are investigating claims that someone got a hold of taxpayers personal info...
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ITRC Fact Sheet 140
Explore Article Identity Theft Resource Center (Feb 2 2010)
...uestions: Q: Almost every bank, credit card company, health provider, health insurance company, the IRS, and even the Social Security System want to use the last four digits, or in some cases, the whole ... (Read Full Article)
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