CNBC Select explains how to file your taxes safely and accurately to avoid mistakes, penalties and scam artists.

Question: Since you have been writing about ID-proofing at Social Security, I wanted to share that I got a letter from the ...

Then you will need to enter either your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number as your taxpayer ID. Last, you will enter either your refund amount or Federal Adjusted ...

You'll need the amount of the exact refund amount you requested, your filing status and your Social Security or individual taxpayer ID number. Once your refund has been sent, it could take five ...

A sample of cannabis in a display case at Tradecrafts Farms dispensary in Vista, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023. The San Diego City Council Monday voted to increase the tax rate for cannabis businesses ...

You'll need to provide your filing status, social security number or individual taxpayer ID number (ITIN), and the refund amount on your 2024 return. You can also make payments through the app.

It’s advisable to keep that letter, as you'll need two specific ID numbers for your request: a claimant ID code and a confirmation code. The deadline to claim your piece of the settlement is ...

Let's break down who's being affected and how. Social Security numbers or tax identification numbers (40%) Immediate payment of back taxes (27%) Bank account numbers (18%) Credit/debit card ...

with 44% of 35-44-year-olds saying they’ve been asked for their Social Security or Tax ID number, and 36% of 45-54-year-olds receiving back tax payment demands. Men are three times as likely to ...

Backup withholding may be applied when an investor has not met rules regarding taxpayer identification numbers (TINs). At the time the investor withdraws their investment income, the amount ...