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Accountant Shredding Services: Why Tax Accountants Need a Shred Policy
Here’s why tax accountants need a shred policy like everyone else. With just a few weeks left in the tax season, accountants and tax preparers are busy filing yearly returns for their clients. What happens to that paperwork once the season is over, and where are old tax records going once they are no longer…
Read MorePrivacy Tips for Tax Season
How are you staying safe as you file your taxes this year? Read on to learn key privacy tips for optimal tax season identity protection. Consumers are at an advantage with the many available methods to file their tax returns. Whether it’s electronic filing, self-service software solutions, or using a tax professional, all come with…
Read More2016 Taxes & Tax Documents: What to Shred, What to Keep
You’ll want to keep supporting tax documentation for as long as the statute of limitations runs. Here’s the lowdown on tax document retention. As the deadline to file 2016 taxes looms, it’s a good time to think about your past tax documents and figure out what you should keep and what you should shred. If…
Read MoreTax Season Identity Protection: Tips to Stay Safe
Did you know that taxpayers can encounter identity theft involving their tax returns in several ways? Here are some key tax season identity protection tips. The Internal Revenue Service takes every precaution to protect taxpayers and help victims of identity theft and refund fraud, but taxpayers should also take steps to mitigate tax season identity…
Read MoreNew York State Cybersecurity Regulation Now In Effect
The proposed New York State cybersecurity regulation is now in effect for the financial sector. The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has updated its proposed cybersecurity regulation to protect the state from cyber-attacks, which was effective as of March 1, 2017. What exactly does the new regulation stipulate that it didn’t before?…
Read MoreJunk Mail Shredding & Consumer Protection: What You Need to Know
It’s a great time to think about consumer protection and what’s happening with all of that junk mail you’ve been receiving. Read on to learn more about our junk mail shredding services. National Consumer Protection week is a great time to think about consumer protection and what’s happening with all of that junk mail you’ve…
Read MoreNational Consumer Protection Week: What It Means For You
National Consumer Protection Week is just around the corner. Here’s what it means for you. It’s almost From March 5th through March 11th, the Federal Trade Commission along with coalition partners are encouraging consumers to understand their consumer rights through its National Consumer Protection Week campaign. The FTC encourages consumers to better understand their rights.…
Read MoreIdentity Theft Statistics – ID Theft Hits All-time High in 2016
Thousands of Americans are victims of identity theft each year. 2016 was no exception. 2016 was a banner year for fraudsters. According to a study from Javelin Strategy & Research, identity theft statistics show that the number of victims increased 16% to reach 15.4 million U.S. consumers in 2016 – the highest number since Javelin…
Read MoreCybersecurity 101: Protecting Your Identity Online
Cybersecurity 101: Follow these tips to keep your computer’s security tight. Cybersecurity is crucial to identity protection, and as the identity protection company, we at Legal Shred want to remind our customers to engage in safe online practices, in addition to protecting themselves offline. The Internet is a wonderful tool; research is right at our…
Read MoreThe Legal Shred Identity Theft Survival Guide
Identity theft can cost you thousands of dollars and countless hours to fix. How can you avoid it? Identity theft can cost you thousands of dollars and countless hours to fix. When people think of identity theft, more often than not they assume it’s from a data breach or a compromised social security number. The…
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