Archive for July 2023

IRS 2023 Dirty Dozen – Scam #6:  Unscrupulous Tax Return Preparers  (Part A) People should be careful of shady tax professionals and watch for common warning signs, including charging a fee based on the size of the refund. Some “ghost” tax preparers refuse to sign the tax return or ask people to sign a blank…

IRS 2023 Dirty Dozen – Scam #5:  Fake charities Bogus charities are a perennial problem that gets bigger whenever a crisis or natural disaster strikes. Scammers set up these fake organizations to take advantage of the public’s generosity. They seek money and personal information, which can be used to further exploit victims through identity theft.…

IRS 2023 Dirty Dozen – Scam #4:  False Fuel Tax Credit Claims “People should watch out for erroneous fuel tax credit claims and the scammers that promote them,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “These scammers will often charge a hefty fee for these bogus claims, and participants also face the possibility of identity theft. This…