Let's face it--this is the time of year we all kick ourselves because we didn't keep better records last year for tax purposes. I mean, we tell ourselves we're going to keep a mileage journal, keep all of our food receipts, etc. but, then life happens.
Hackers use your socially security number to file a fake return on your behalf to collect a fraudulent refund. It's a mess! So, how do you protect yourself?
Yesterday was the first official day Minnesotans could start filing last year's taxes in Minnesota. Residents have until Tuesday, April 18 to file their 2016 returns.