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D_Master81

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9. I prepare tax returns

Reply to MLAA (Original post)

Sat Mar 1, 2025, 04:25 PM

Mar 2025

As someone who does tax returns this is all solid advice. Mailing in is always way slower, probably 3X slower. Tax ID theft is rare but not unheard of so the PIN # is always good advice.

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My public service announcement after speaking with tax accountant [View all] MLAA Mar 2025 OP

Thx. I have the IRS.login Demovictory9 Mar 2025 #1

Great, then all you need is the ID Pin if you want to be sure nobody can file under your name. MLAA Mar 2025 #3

Identity theft...mah...what can they do? FirstLight Mar 2025 #2

They can insure you have at least one date every year for the rest of your life... MLAA Mar 2025 #5

Thanks for the helpful information, I saved into my ongoing 'save tips' file. The not keeping the SS id in your wallet/ SWBTATTReg Mar 2025 #4

I've always had a shredder also. Then I got lazy after having burned out a couple shredders and MLAA Mar 2025 #6

I got both of my refunds in less than a week Mosby Mar 2025 #7

Which software do you use? MLAA Mar 2025 #8

H and R Block. Mosby Mar 2025 #10

Thanks! MLAA Mar 2025 #12

I prepare tax returns D_Master81 Mar 2025 #9

Thanks for confirming. It carries weight coming from a preparer! MLAA Mar 2025 #13

Several years ago someone filed under my name Jersey Devil Mar 2025 #11