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Safeguarding Your Tax Return

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Here's how to safeguard your tax information:


Scan files before filing:

Run a full system scan before you do your taxes.
You have a better chance to find something that got past your anti-virus protection.

Keep in mind that fraud issues are not necessarily found in the site at which you file your taxes. Programs "malware" (malicious software) may already be in the computer, which then opens your personal and financial information to cybercrooks.

Get e-security

Be sure you understand how e-filing of tax products keeps your data safe.

The online version of certain tax software stores your tax information to the firewall-protected server and can be accessed with a username and password.

If you use the desktop version, the data is downloaded and stored on your computer.

Data files stored on your computer are automatically encrypted. They also encourage customers to use a password for the file data.

Turn off file sharing

File-sharing programs such as LimeWire should be off, so that the files on your computer are not visible to other users on the Internet. When installing a file-sharing program LimeWire, the program automatically allows your music to be shared with anyone on the internet; not just music, almost any file, including Word documents and Adobe PDF files.

Make sure your antivirus software is up to date, but remember that your antivirus program will not be able to find any malicious software on your computer.


Free is better

Take advantage of electronic filing of taxes.

The IRS has stated that their system of electronic tax returns has never been subject to a security breach.

Millions of returns were electronically since 1986 without incident.

Do not rely solely on government or any other source in order to protect your data. You need to be diligent.

Given this knowledge it is advisable that any individual who is so inclined should take advantage of a professional tax preparer. We are able to dissect in detail several tax planning strategies for you, so contact us now and let us help you get your tax estimate set up for the future. Go here on our site you are ready to get in touch with a professional tax preparer and sign up for a free tax preparation consultation.