Helping alleviate personal income tax fraud.

• Position: FTB news

The FTB is suggesting the following techniques, among others, to alleviate challenges associated with personal income tax fraud:

* Create the "perception of detection." Send a message to your clients that you actively look for fraud. Increase the perception that fraud will be detected, and it will substantially lessen the likelihood of its occurrence.

* Provide fraud awareness training to your staff. Keep them informed about fraudulent activities.

* Scrutinize W-2s. Is all pertinent information (Social Security number, federal/state employee identification numbers, state disability...