Tax news from around the web: April 1 – 5, 2019

ID theft is still a concern during tax season
With everything going on, it’s hard to keep track of all the moving pieces during busy season. But forgetting to prioritize the security of clients’ private information could derail a CPA’s best efforts. Practitioners should review these resources to prevent, recognize and resolve identity theft.

California hiked its gas tax for road repairs, yet ‘poor’ bridges have multiplied, data show
California has spent $121 million of its gas-tax revenue on bridge and culvert projects so far, but some elected officials are saying work isn’t happening quickly enough. New data from the Federal Highway Administration show the number of California bridges in “poor” condition has increased since the tax hike.

Tech Corner – MoviePass co-founder is using facial recognition to get you “free” movie tickets – with a catch
The days of simply going to a movie theater and paying for a ticket may soon be over. Viewers sit through 15 – 20 minutes of ads – just like a movie trailer, right? Wrong. A company wants to utilize facial recognition and track how much attention you’re paying to each ad.