How Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and 1099 Earners Can Protect Themselves Did you know? In early 2025, the IRS stopped over $908 million in fraudulent tax refunds, up from $262 million a year prior—a staggering rise in identity theft, preparer scams, 1099 fraud, and business-targeted schemes. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and gig workers (anyone getting 1099 income) are specifically…