Everyone agrees that tax refund fraud is a real problem. The challenge, however, has been in finding a solution that effectively curbs fraud without making life difficult for honest taxpayers. As part ...

When it comes to taxes and federal documentation in the U.S., one of the most important steps you must take is applying for the correct taxpayer identification number. While both a Social Security ...

The Internal Revenue Service’s processes for assigning Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers don’t always manage to identify fraudulent or incomplete applications, according to a new report. The ...

ITIN Numbers are a good way for the IRS and other government agencies to connect to undocumented immigrants and other foreign nationals in the U.S. – and vice-versa. When it comes to the IRS and ...

Individuals whose individual taxpayer identification numbers (ITINs) will expire this year under new Code provisions may renew them starting in October, under instructions issued by the IRS on ...