This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has announced the launch of a new web page that allows taxpayers to confidentially report suspected tax fraud, scams, evasion, or other tax-related illegal activities, as well as internal-facing improvements that will enhance how referrals are used to stop illegal activity. Improvements to the IRS [...]
It's important to think about natural disasters, like hurricanes and tornadoes, in advance so you're prepared in the event they happen. This includes safeguarding your tax forms and other financial records. Take advantage of electronic recordkeeping. If you own a business, make sure you create a plan for resuming operations after a disaster. The IRS has [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Preparedness for a potential emergency or disaster starts at home. Whether it’s for personal or business, emergency preparedness plans are crucial and can give a head start to recovery should they be affected by an event. Here are some things taxpayers can do to help protect their financial records. [...]
Always be on the lookout for phishing scams aimed at stealing your tax refund and your identity through fake emails and text messages. Scammers may try to steal your info over the phone or online by pretending to be the IRS. Don't fall for fake calls asking for personal or financial info. Just hang up and [...]
This article was published by the IRS. It’s a new year, and tax season is here. Tax season is a busy time for criminals, too, as they ramp up efforts to trick people into sharing sensitive personal information. Identity thieves might use this information to try filing false tax returns and stealing refunds. The IRS wants [...]
