Blog Entries discussing Cyber Security and Privacy Risks
Compiled annually by the IRS, the “Dirty Dozen” is a list of common scams taxpayers may encounter in the coming months. While many of these scams peak during the tax filing season, Continue reading 2017 IRS Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
As tax season approaches, taxpayers are reminded to be on the lookout for an array of evolving tax scams related to identity theft and refund fraud. Every year scam artists Continue reading IRS Tax Scams 2017: FAQs
Identity Theft and Your Taxes Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. It presents challenges Continue reading Identity Theft and Your Taxes
Some natural disasters are more common in the summer, but major events such as hurricanes, tornadoes and fires can strike at any Continue reading Safeguarding Your Records Tips
You should always keep copies of your tax return for your records. You may need to keep copies of your tax return filed for many reasons. For example, they can help you prepare Continue reading Keep Copies of Your Tax Return
Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. Tax-related identity theft presents challenges to individuals, Continue reading Preventing Tax-Related Identity Theft
Some natural disasters are more common in the summer. But major events such as hurricanes, tornadoes and fires can strike at any time, so it’s a good idea to plan for what to do in case of a disaster. You can help make your recovery easier by keeping your tax and financial records safe. Here are some basic steps you can take now to prepare:
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration continue to hear from taxpayers who have received unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS.
Based on the 90,000 complaints that TIGTA has received through its telephone hotline, to date, TIGTA has identified approximately 1,100 victims who have lost an estimated $5 million from these scams. Continue reading IRS Repeats Warning about Phone Scams
The Internal Revenue Service is warning consumers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers throughout the country.
The IRS will NOT call you … they will write you! Continue reading IRS Warns of Telephone Scams
rs about rampant Phony Phishing & Phone Scams with criminal impersonation in phone calls, as well as phishing
