I won the lottery this week despite the fact that I didn’t buy a ticket. I found out that I won after the directors of
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Taxes From A To Z (2015): S Is For Scams
It’s my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series! Next up: S Is For Scams There have always been folks willing to take advantage of
Read MoreIRS Warns Taxpayers To Be Diligent As Identity Thieves Add New Twist To Phone Scam
If your phone is still ringing with tax scams and IRS impersonations, you’re not alone. J. Russell George, the Inspector General, has referred to these ongoing schemes as “the largest scam of its kind that we have ever seen.” As IRS and TIGTA try to combat the growing problem of identity theft and tax scams, the fraudsters are hoping to stay a few steps ahead. They’re switching up their schemes in an effort to not get caught. Have you read about their latest efforts?
Read MoreWith Tax Day Over, Tax Scammers Are Still In Business
With the ink barely dry on tax returns, scammers are already reaching out to taxpayers.
Read MoreTax Scammers To The Left Of Me, Tax Schemers To The Right Of Me
Tax scammers are at it again. Here’s what they’re trying now… and how to protect yourself.
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 MoreMore Tax Transaction Hoax Emails
How appropriate that after yesterday’s post on e-bills I received not one – but nine – scam emails purporting to be from IRS. Apparently, those
Read MoreFraudulent Emails Target Tax Professionals
Scammers are continuing to target tax professionals. This morning, I received three of these rather authentic warnings ostensibly from the AICPA. The text (in case
Read MoreBe Careful Of CPA License Termination Email Scam
Spam is infuriating. Porn and solicitations are bad enough but it’s even more infuriating when it targets good people and their livelihoods. The newest spam
Read MoreIRS Refund Email Is A Scam
There is yet another Internal Revenue Service (IRS) email scam making the rounds, this one focusing on your tax refund. It is not a legitimate
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