Tax practitioners can inadvertently lodge fraudulent refund claims due to identity theft.

It is important that you undertake the necessary proof-of-identity checks to protect your client's personal details. To reduce the risk of identity theft, remember to:

• verify original identities for all new clients and client's representatives
• check any discrepancies with clients if existing information is inconsistent with information you already hold.

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How identity crime affects businesses

Reducing the risk of fraud in your practice

Proof of identity checks

It is important to undertake the necessary proof-of-identity checks to protect your client's details and prevent fraudulent registrations.