Even with the holiday shopping season behind us, the IRS warns taxpayers to take a few simple steps to protect their identities and personal information. The IRS advises that complying with the following 8 suggestions can help taxpayers protect their tax return and refund in 2018:
- Shop at familiar online retailers.
- Avoid unprotected Wi-Fi.
- Learn to recognize and avoid phishing emails that pose as a trusted source.
- Keep a secure machine.
- Use passwords that are strong, long and unique.
- Use multi-factor authentication when available.
- Sign up for account alerts.
- Encrypt sensitive data and protect it with a password.
