Tag Archives: Identity.Theft

“The IRS Has Failed to Provide Effective and Timely Assistance to Victims of Identity Theft”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Russ

That’s not just my opinion, it’s the opinion of the National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina Olson. Most tax professionals who have run into identity theft can relate horror stories. Jason Dinesen, an Enrolled Agent in Iowa, has been dealing with an … Continue reading →

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“First Lady” of Tax Fraud Indicted for Fraud

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Russ

We have a late entry for the 2012 Tax Offender of the Year. Rashia Wilson bragged on her Facebook page, something that many individuals do. But it’s what she said that likely got her in trouble. According to the Tampa … Continue reading →

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Why Rob Banks?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Russ

Question: “Why do you rob banks, Mr. Sutton?” Answer: “Because that’s where the money is.” It’s debatable whether or not legendary bank robber Willie Sutton ever said that. However, the idea of only robbing something that has money is a … Continue reading →

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Can We Kill the Death Master File?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Russ

Years ago, having the Social Security Administration publish a “Death Master File” was probably necessary. This may have been the only manner for various government agencies and insurance companies to learn that individuals had passed on. Today, though, the information … Continue reading →

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Woman Paid for Stealing Identities

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Russ

Angeline Austin of Troy, Alabama worked for Southern Records Management. She was assigned by her employer to Troy Hospital. Ms. Austin felt the need for additional income. Unlike most of us who would actually obtain a second job, Ms. Austin … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal on Tax-Related Identity Theft

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Russ

The issue of identity theft is growing. The IRS is faced with twin challenges on this front: The IRS needs to quickly process tax refunds but it also needs to combat this growing issue. The IRS’s current policy is to … Continue reading →

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Joseph Pleads Guilty

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Russ

Back in May I wrote about William Joseph, the former NFL player caught in an identity theft ring that was broken through an FBI sting. Mr. Joseph pleaded guilty last week to tax fraud. Mr. Joseph’s attorney, Roderick Vereen, told … Continue reading →

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A Story of Identity Theft; Why Is the Death Master File Still Available?

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Russ

My father died almost six years ago. It’s something that’s inevitable for all of us. My mother was lucky in one respect: No one stole my father’s identity at death. Unfortunately, such identity thefts are becoming far more common. Jason … Continue reading →

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Eight Sacked, Including Two from the NFL

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Russ

The storefront in North Miami cashed checks. There’s nothing that unusual in that. However, there were two major differences between the storefront in Miami and most check cashing locations: The store charged very high fees (35%-45%) but didn’t ask questions … Continue reading →

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