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IRS & FTC Presents: Scams, Tax-Related Identity Theft & Identity Protection PIN

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IRS & FTC PRESENTS: SCAMS, TAX-RELATED IDENTITY THEFT & IDENTITY PROTECTION PIN

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CPE Credits 1.0 hour

Subject Area 1.0 - Taxes (Federal Tax)

CE Credits 1.0 hour

Course Id# - HURS9-T-01396-23-O

Course Level Basic

Instructional Method Group Internet Based

Prerequisites None

Advanced Preparation None

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Series: IRS Classes, Women in Accounting

Course Description

This course aims to help you protect your personal and financial information from identity theft. Attendees will learn about common identity theft scams that target consumers, as well as the tactics used to obtain sensitive information.

The session will cover the IRS Identity Protection Personal Identification Number Program and how it can help safeguard your tax information. Attendees will also discover how to avoid bad return preparers and learn about various resources that can assist in protection from identity theft. This webinar will include a Q&A with the presenters at the end.

Learning Objectives:

Identify common consumer and tax-related identity theft scams

List methods for reporting and recovering from identity theft

Recognize how identity thieves trick their victims into providing personal and financial information

Describe the IRS Identity Protection Personal Identification Number Program

Evaluate how to avoid bad return preparers

Name resources to protect yourself from identity thieves

Kelle Slaughter

Federal Trade Commission
Identity Theft Program Manager

Kelle Slaughter is the Identity Theft Program Manager for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). She is responsible for creating and implementing the agency’s coordinated strategy to combat, investigate, and help consumers avoid and recover from various forms of identity theft. Not only does she have over 17 years of consumer protection experience, but Kelle also brings a great sense of humor and authentic truth-telling to the table.

Michael Smith

IRS
Senior Stakeholder Liaison

Michael Smith is a Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service. As a Sr. Stakeholder Liaison, he works with all taxpayer communities, including major employers, community associations and tax practitioner organizations to help all taxpayers comply with the tax laws.

Michael became a Senior Stakeholder Liaison in the Communications and Liaison division of the IRS in 2021. Prior to 2021, he held a variety of positions in the Small Business/Self-Employed division of IRS as a Revenue Officer and Collections Manager. He specializes in the areas of employment tax, tax controversy, alternative resolutions and collection actions (lien/levy/seizure).

Michael graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2009. Michael has gained a thorough understanding of IRS policies, procedures, and work processes throughout his 12-year career with IRS.

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About Our Presenter

The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection. The FTC shares jurisdiction over federal civil antitrust enforcement with the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. Their mission is protecting consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.