The IRS “Dirty Dozen” Scams For 2015
The IRS has issued its annual list of the 12 top scams directed at consumers. Compiled annually, the “Dirty Dozen” lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter any time, but which tend...
View ArticlePress Release: Excessive Claims for Fuel Tax Credits Make the IRS “Dirty...
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service yesterday warned that taxpayers should watch for improper claims for fuel tax credits, one of the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2015 filing season. “We will...
View ArticlePress Release: IRS Launches Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers; Online...
WASHINGTON—The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of a new, online public directory of tax return preparers. This searchable directory on IRS.gov will help taxpayers find a tax...
View ArticleIRS Notices and Guidance #2015-09 and #2019-03
Notice 2015-09 provides limited relief for taxpayers who have a balance due on their 2014 income tax return as a result of reconciling advance payments of the premium tax credit against the premium...
View ArticlePress Release: Phone Scams Continue to be Serious Threat, Remain on IRS...
WASHINGTON — Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain near the top of the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for the 2015 filing season, the Internal...
View ArticlePress Release: Hiding Money or Income Offshore Among the “Dirty Dozen” List...
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today said avoiding taxes by hiding money or assets in unreported offshore accounts remains on its annual list of tax scams known as the “Dirty Dozen” for the...
View ArticlePress Release: Fake Charities Among the IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers about groups masquerading as a charitable organization to attract donations from unsuspecting contributors, one of the “Dirty Dozen” for...
View ArticlePress Release: Filing Fake Documents to Hide Income Is Again on the IRS...
WASHINGTON — Hiding taxable income by filing false Form 1099s or other fake documents is a scam that taxpayers should always avoid and guard against, the Internal Revenue Service said today. This...
View ArticlePress Release: Best Ways to Get IRS Tax Help ‘en Español’
Tax rules can be difficult to understand, especially if they’re not in your first language. The IRS offers many free products that are easy to use for people who speak Spanish. Here are the best ways...
View ArticleFrom the Shoebox to the Tax File
It’s the client most dreaded by tax preparers – the individual or small business manager who literally shows up to have their taxes prepared armed with only a boxful of receipts and unorganized...
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