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    Day 5 – Tax-Related Fraud & Identity Theft

    PRESENTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE



    Scam artists can try to take advantage of vulnerable taxpayers during the Covid-19 pandemic by stealing information and subsequently funds. Join us to learn how to recognize signs that your identity has been stolen for tax-related issues. Find out what to do if you are an identity theft victim. Learn how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can help. Discover how to protect your records and stay aware of Covid-19 tax scams and phishing schemes.

    Presented by:

    • Lorie McCann, Management and Program Analyst, National Taxpayer Advocate Headquarters, Internal Revenue Service
    • Melva Singletary, Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant, Wage & Investment, Internal Revenue Service
    • Judy Brooks, Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant, Wage & Investment, Internal Revenue Service

    About the UChicago Financial Education Initiative

    ABOUT THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OFFICE OF IR

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The IRS's mission is to provide America's taxpayers top-quality service by helping them to understand and meet their tax responsibilities and enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all. More information can be found at https://www.irs.gov/.