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Stimulus Check Visa Debit Cards Being Mailed To 8 Million Households

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Roughly 8 million stimulus check Visa debit cards are being mailed to households this week, the U.S. The Economic Impact Payment (EIP) cards were issued by MetaBank, N.A. The EIP cards will arrive by the USPS in a white envelope that “prominently displays the U.S. Treasury Department said in a press release on Thursday (Jan.

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Tax Time Tardiness And The Faster Refund

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The federal tax filing deadline in 2020 has been waived in the wake of coronavirus disruptions. But come coronavirus or the Martian measles, taxes will be filed, and refunds issued. But come coronavirus or the Martian measles, taxes will be filed, and refunds issued. It’s unprecedented. Amazing development.

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5 ways to prevent tax fraud.

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Tax season is quickly coming up — April 18 for most taxpayers (with an extension until October 15 if you need it). This means it’s also high season for scammers who may try to grab your personal information online to use not just at tax time, but at any time. Choose your tax preparer wisely. Be aware of phishing scams.

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Hacker Tracker: The Evolving Threat Of Tax Fraud

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Earlier this year, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration reported that there was a reduction in the number of fraudulent tax returns identified between 2013 and 2015. What’s Next In Tax Fraud. Cybercriminals aren’t always going to go after credit card information, because they don’t have to.

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Preparing to execute well this tax season

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Likewise, accountants each year experience a tax season that requires detailed planning and precise execution. One way to organize those efforts as tax season approaches is to think of your planning in terms of three general areas: capacity, communication and conclusion.

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In Australia, Card (And Other Payments) Fraud Is Big Business

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That fraud spans, among other methods, misuse of government credit cards and procurement payments, reported itnews.com. And when it comes to external fraud, 95 percent of external fraud can be traced to “one large entity” focused on payment card fraud. intentionally caused” the United States a tax loss of more than $1 million.

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 Netspend On How Increased Security Demands Spur Virtual Card Adoption

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Shoppers may be reluctant to hand over their card details to every online retailer, as each transaction represents another risk that consumers’ information could be exposed in a breach. Virtual Card Payment Trends. Netspend observed many more of its prepaid card customers activate virtual wallet capabilities during the pandemic.

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