Identity Protection Blog

March 7, 2015 by Troy Baccus

When is the Deadline for a Business Tax Extension in 2015?

Tax Season 2015 We all know April 15 is “tax day.”  But if you own a business, your company might have a different filing deadline.  The first step in figuring out the tax return filing deadline for your business is determining what type of business entity you have.  This blog post will address the tax

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February 16, 2015 by Troy Baccus

Hackers Steal $1 Billion – Protect Your Identity

Apparently hackers have infiltrated the cyber-security systems of over 100 banks from over 30 different countries and they have stolen close to $1 billion. The story is available as it develops from Time Magazine. This is just the most recent breach in an ever-growing threat from hackers. Make sure to protect yourself from the threat

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January 7, 2015 by Troy Baccus

Enrollment for 2015 Health Insurance

Enrollment is now open for 2015 health insurance through the Obamacare health insurance marketplace. If you do not receive health insurance through an employer sponsored plan then you will most likely need to secure your own individual health insurance or family health insurance. There are even health insurance options for small business owners available online.

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December 19, 2014 by Troy Baccus

Identity Guard Video Review

Cyber-crime and identity theft are on the rise. For that reason we recommend identity theft protection.  We compared services offered from the top ID protection services including Identity Guard. After our review we determined that Identity Guard offers the most value and the best protection. Buying this type of protection can help prevent hackers and criminals

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September 18, 2014 by Troy Baccus

Protect Your Children’s Privacy and Personal Information

CNN’s Jake Tapper recently published a blog highlighting the potential vulnerability of children’s personal data.  Tapper described the ease with which hackers can access a child’s personal information as “one of the biggest potential security holes of the modern era, one that can leave data exposed to any hacker willing to find it.” It’s hard enough

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April 29, 2014 by Troy Baccus

Important! Stop Using Internet Explorer!

Department of Homeland Security: Stop Using Internet Explorer The Department of Homeland Security is warning Americans to stop using Internet Explorer because of a bug that could allow hackers to install malicious software. Read the full article here.                    

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March 31, 2014 by Troy Baccus

Scam Alert – March 31, 2014 – Montana Secretary of State Bogus Email

Linda McCullough, Montana Secretary of State, issued a warning about a bogus email scam today. Do not open attachments on emails similar to the one pictured below. The email contains a link and instructs the recipient to click the link in order to “finalize the activation of your agent agreement.” The bogus email is addressed from “keithbrian2014@gmail.com.”

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March 27, 2014 by Troy Baccus

Beware of Tax Return Identity Theft

With April 15 fast approaching, it’s not surprising that the IRS is overwhelmed by tax return identity theft.  With this type of crime identity thieves are stealing your identity and then submitting fraudulent tax returns to the IRS and collecting your refund check. In January, the IRS posted an article on its website titled Tips for Taxpayers,

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March 18, 2014 by Troy Baccus

What Obama Was Actually Doing On “Between Two Ferns”

The mega-viral video of President Barrack Obama‘s comedy interview with Zach Galifinakis this week was a highly calculated move by the Administration. It was very funny and received over 15 million views. The Administration had a particular goal with the move: to appeal to young people and encourage them to sign up for healthcare through Healthcare.gov.

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March 12, 2014 by Troy Baccus

When is the Deadline for a Business Tax Extension in 2014?

Tax Season 2014 We all know April 15 is “tax day.”  But if you own a business, your company might have a different filing deadline.  The first step in figuring out the tax return filing deadline for your business is determining what type of business entity you have.  This blog post will address the tax

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