IRS 2023 Dirty Dozen – Scam #5:  Fake charities

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.…

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IRS 2023 Dirty Dozen – Scam #2:  Phishing and Smishing

IRS 2023 Dirty Dozen – Scam #2:  Phishing and Smishing Taxpayers and tax professionals should be alert to fake communications posing as legitimate organizations in the tax and financial community, including the IRS and states. These messages arrive in the form of an unsolicited text or email to lure unsuspecting victims to provide valuable personal…

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IRS 2023 Dirty Dozen

IRS 2023 Dirty Dozen The IRS compiles annually the Dirty Dozen list of common scams that taxpayers may encounter anytime but many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their returns or hire someone to help with their taxes. Don’t fall prey. As part of the Dirty Dozen awareness effort, the IRS…

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Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Part IV – B)

Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Part IV – B) Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of whendealing with the IRS. The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard (cont.) Taxpayers have the right to raise objections and provide additional documentation inresponse to formal IRS actions or…

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Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Part IV – A)

Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Part IV – A) Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of whendealing with the IRS. The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard Taxpayers have the right to raise objections and provide additional documentation inresponse to formal IRS actions or proposed…

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Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Part III – B)

Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Part III – B) Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of whendealing with the IRS. The Right to Pay No More Than the Correct Amount of Tax. (cont)Taxpayers have the right to pay only the amount of tax legally due, including interestand penalties,…

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