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Protect Yourself From Tax Fraud

Take these steps to protect your identity and tax information from fraud.

Is the pressure of Tax Day getting you down?

With April 15 mere days away, the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accounts wants to help taxpayers as they finalize their returns.

Today’s tip:

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Tax return fraud is still a serious problem, with recent charges filed against several people in the Twin Cities during the 2012 tax season. Take these steps to protect your identity and tax information from fraud.

Be sure to like the MNCPA on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more tax tips.

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The MNCPA serves the public interest by advancing the highest standards of ethics and practice within the CPA profession. MNCPA delivers on that promise by offering extensive continuing professional education and resources; advocating for members and the public with regulatory agencies and boards; and mentoring and encouraging the CPAs and business leaders of tomorrow. Founded in 1904, the MNCPA has more than 9,100 members working in public accounting, business, industry, government and education. To locate a CPA, visit http://www.mncpa.org/referral or call 800.331.4288.

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