 TITLE: How Does Tax Relief Work? CONTENT: Preventing Tax Identity Theft\n-----------------------------\nIn addition to taking care of your outstanding tax obligations, it's also important that you be on alert for any signs of tax-related identity theft. If you've ever lost your wallet, had your mail stolen, or had personal information compromised in a data breach, you may be at risk.\nTo help protect your identity at tax time, here are a few best practices to follow:\n*   Keep your Social Security card and any documents containing your Social Security number in a safe place. (It's better not to carry these documents around with you.)\n*   Don't give out your personal information, such as Social Security number, date of birth and so on, over the phone or online unless you initiated the contact and you know you're communicating with a reputable organization.\n*   Consider requesting an Identity Protection PIN from the IRS, if you're eligible.\nFor more information, see \"Protecting Yourself From Tax Time Identity Theft.\" And, if you think you might be a victim of tax identity fraud, see \"What to Do if You're a Victim of Tax Identity Theft.\" END