Today, the IRS published the latest executive column “A Closer Look,” which features Michael Beebe, Director, Return Integrity & Compliance Services, providing tips to help protect taxpayers during National Tax Security Awareness Week and the holiday season. “We encourage people and organizations to visit IRS.gov or follow our social media channels to receive information every day during National Tax Security Awareness Week,” said Beebe. “Keeping personal and financial information safe is a shared responsibility. People can take simple steps to protect their sensitive tax and financial information.” Read more here. Read the Spanish version here.

Check out the National Tax Security Awareness kick-off news release here.

“A Closer Look” is a column from IRS executives that covers a variety of timely issues of interest to taxpayers and the tax community. It also provides a detailed look at key issues affecting everything from IRS operations and employees to issues involving taxpayers and tax professionals.

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