Consumer Minute: On-line Filing Tips

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s here… tax time and in the wake of cyber hackings many of you may be worried about filing taxes on-line. SO WE’VE GOT TIPS TO HELP PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION. –Don’t carry documents with your social security number or your individual taxpayer ID. –No matter how busy you are, avoid working on your taxes over a public wi-fi connection, like in a restaurant or airport. –The IRS will not text you with a message asking for your personal information, if this happens it is likely a scam. IF YOU RECIEVE A TAX NOTICE AND THINK IT’S BECAUSE OF IDENTITY THEFT, CONTACT THE I-R-S.