IRS Fraud Statistics: How Common Is Tax Identity Theft?

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IRS Fraud Statistics: How Common Is Tax Identity Theft?

Nov 4, 2026

Key Takeaways The IRS selected about 7.5 million tax returns through its identity theft filters in 2024 and 2025 (data through November 2025), and about 329,000 of those returns were...

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Can the IRS Garnish Social Security Disability (SSDI) Payments?

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Can the IRS Garnish Social Security Disability (SSDI) Payments?

Nov 2, 2026

Key Takeaways The IRS generally excludes Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits from routine Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP) levies. This policy has been in effect since October 2015. SSDI...

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What Happens If You Don’t Respond to a CP504?

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What Happens If You Don’t Respond to a CP504?

Nov 1, 2026

Key Takeaways An IRS CP504 notice warns that you have an unpaid tax liability and that the IRS may take further collection action if you do not respond. Ignoring a...

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