Christmas 2024 Playlist
All of us at Cozby & Company want to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas! Take some time to kick back and enjoy this relaxing and nostalgic Christmas playlist.
Gift Card Scam
Remember, gift cards are for gifts, not for making tax payments. Many people give gift cards as a convenient gift for any occasion. Scammers use gift cards to steal your money. Here's how this usually works: The scammer may call you, impersonating an IRS agent, or contact you by text, email, or social media. The criminal [...]
How to Avoid Tax Scams
Thieves are constantly working to steal people's identity and personal data so they can use it to fraudulently file tax returns and claim refund money that isn't theirs. Remember to check out IRS.gov/scams for more information and tips on avoiding scammers. Here are a few things you should know so you don't fall victim to these [...]
Security Measures Help Protect Against Tax-Related Identity Theft
Identity thieves and fraudsters are working overtime, trying to use COVID-19 or any other current issue to scam you. To help you combat identity theft, the IRS is encouraging people to get an Identity Protection PIN. This secret, voluntary pin is known only to you and the IRS. See if it's right for you at IRS.gov/IPPIN. [...]
Here’s How To Avoid IRS Text Message Scams
Thieves use email, telephone, and social media for various online scams. They also send fake text messages. This is known as smishing. Taxpayers need to remember that the IRS will not contact them by text message or social media and ask for personal or financial information. The IRS will also not initiate contact by phone or [...]