Postcard-size tax-filing form will be effective in the 2019 filing season changes. Taxpayers will the change when they file their 2018 federal income tax returns next year. The Internal Revenue Service announced plans to streamline the Form 1040 into a shorter, simpler form for the 2019 filing season. A draft of the new form shows a much s much…
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Fake charities Make 2018 ‘Dirty Dozen’ List
Fake charities make 2018 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list; taxpayers should be alert to scams involving disasters, worthwhile causes WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers against scam groups masquerading as charitable organizations, luring people to make donations to groups or causes that don't actually qualify for a tax deduction. These ‘fake’ charities attempt to…
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Taxpayers Alerted Against Falsely Inflated Refunds
IRS YouTube Videos: Dirty Dozen – English | Spanish | ASL Charitable Contributions – English | Spanish | ASL IR-2018-48, March 12, 2018 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers today to be alert to unscrupulous return preparers touting inflated tax refunds. These scam artists frequently prey on older Americans, low-income taxpayers and others…
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IRS Dirty Dozen
Phishing Schemes Make IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Tax Scams for 2018; Individuals, Businesses, Tax Pros Urged to Remain Vigilant WASHINGTON — Following continuing threats to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service today listed email “phishing” schemes as a top filing season concern and part of the annual listing of the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for…
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