There's the version of tax resolution the late-night commercials sell you. Then there's how it actually works. I'm Darrin Mish, a Tampa tax attorney. I've spent 32 years on the inside of these cases. Here's the real version.<\/p>\n
Here’s the dilemma – Identity theft tax<\/a> fraud is getting more rampant but the efforts to combat this scourge is feeble and ineffective. \u00a0Sure, the feds do successfully catch some bad guys but for every one that is caught, I’d say at least ten get away. \u00a0How do I know this? \u00a0Well, the IRS themselves admit that the amount of tax refund fraud<\/a> alone is due to hit $21 billion in the near future.\u00a0\u00a0And most of this entails identity theft, called Stolen Identity Refund Fraud (SIRF). <\/a>\u00a0In fact, last year even Attorney General Eric Holder has admitted to having his identity stolen. \u00a0Click here to read or watch more IRS Help resources.<\/a><\/p>\n The IRS and all other associated federal agencies like the Justice Department, the FBI, the Secret Service, the Postal Service are fighting a losing battle because they are barking up the wrong tree. \u00a0Instead of trying to enforce\u00a0the law and nab scammers, they should be trying to prevent them\u00a0from even starting the process. \u00a0And what’s the best way to do this?<\/p>\n Data and analytics.<\/p>\n