Tax time is here, and that means W-2s are in the mail. W-2s contain highly sensitive personal information, such as your social security number. Check out these tips to help protect your personal information.
Protect Your Hard Copies
When you do get your W-2 and other tax documents, don’t just leave them lying around. Protect them. Keep them in a secure location, such as a locked filing cabinet or even a safe. If you have an accountant who does your taxes and have to make a quick stop on the way to delivering your documents, don’t leave them in your car in plain sight.
Check for Warning Signs
If someone does get their hands on your personal information, there are some warning signs to watch out for, such as the IRS states you’ve been paid by an employer you don’t know, there are more than one tax filings in your name or you have an outstanding balance for a year you didn’t file a tax return. If you notice any of these signs, contact the IRS immediately.
Don’t let criminals get your W-2 information. For more information on taxes and W-2 forms in Illinois, contact Reta Insurance Agency, located in Worth.