The IRS Criminal Investigation agency started a little over 100 years ago as an intelligence unit within the IRS, with nothing more than a few
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As PPP Fraud Stories Make News, A Story About Redemption
In May of this year, David A. Staveley (a/k/a Kurt D. Sanborn) of Andover, Massachusetts, and David Butziger of Warwick, Rhode Island, were accused of conspiring to
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Feds Make First Arrests Linked To PPP Loan Fraud
It appears that two New England businessmen took the concept of “free money” way too far. David A. Staveley (a/k/a Kurt D. Sanborn) of Andover,
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How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft, Scams, And Fraud
The more you know about how to protect yourself, the better chance you have to not be a victim. Here are 13 tips help you protect yourself from identity theft, scams, and fraud:
Read MoreNew Healthcare Bill Targets Lottery Winners (Yes, Really)
On Tuesday, the White House introduced the American Health Care Act to the American people. Buried in the plan were ten pages focusing on limiting the rights of lottery winners to claim Medicaid.
Read MoreTurboTax Temporarily Halts All State E-Filings Amid Fraud Concerns
Author’s notes: Intuit has announced that TurboTax has resumed e-filing of state income tax returns. See this post for more information. Original story has been updated
Read MoreIRS, TIGTA Continue To Warn Taxpayers Of ‘Largest Scam Of Its Kind’
Think that’s IRS on the phone demanding payment? Think again…
Read MoreIn Effort To Curb Immigration Related Fraud, IRS Changes ITIN Procedures
The Internal Revenue Service has announced updates in procedure with respect to Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) requirements. ITINs are basically the equivalent of Social
Read MorePolice, IRS Consider Info Sharing As Tax Fraud Increases
It’s March 29, do you know where your refund is? It’s possible that it’s in someone else’s mailbox. Thieves are becoming more sophisticated these days
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Statute Of Limitations
Taxpayer asks: Any site that you can provide related to the statute of limitations of unpaid individual income taxes? The tax periods in question are
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