WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to choose a tax return preparer with care. Even though the vast majority of tax return preparers provide honest, quality service, some cause great harm through fraud, identity theft and other scams every year. People value good tax return preparers for helping them through a complicated…
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IRS ready for the upcoming tax season; last-minute changes to tax laws included in IRS forms and instructions
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today assured taxpayers and tax professionals that updates to key federal tax forms and instructions are complete and will be available when Americans begin filing their tax returns. Most individual taxpayers file IRS Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR once they receive Forms W-2 and other earnings information from their…
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IRS warns people about a COVID-related text message scam
The IRS and its Security Summit partners are warning people to be aware of a new text message scam. The thief’s goal is to trick people into revealing bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 Economic Impact Payment.Here’s how this scam worksPeople get a text message saying they have “received a direct…
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Tips to help taxpayers avoid post-disaster scams
The IRS reminds taxpayers that criminals and scammers often try to take advantage of generous taxpayers who want to help disaster victims. Everyone should be vigilant. These scams often pop up after a hurricane, wildfire or other disaster. How the scams startThese disaster scams normally start with unsolicited contact. The scammer contacts their possible victim…
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