More than 90 percent of identity thieves and data breaches start with a phishing email. Phishing scams pose as a trusted company: maybe your bank, a favorite retailer, or your state tax agency - even the IRS. Here's one way to recognize a scam: the phishing emails tells an urgent story. For example, there's a [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Scammers work hard to try to steal money and personal information during tax season and all year long. Taxpayers and tax professionals should remain alert and aware of these common scams to avoid losing money, personal information, or client data. Social media: Fraudulent form filing and bad advice Social [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Many taxpayers file their federal tax returns and then eagerly anticipate details about their refund. The best way to check the status of a refund is through the Where's My Refund? tool, the IRS2Go app, or by signing in to the taxpayer’s IRS Online Account. But many people mistakenly [...]
Filing your tax return and paying what you owe on time is always best. But if you can't pay in full, you still need to file on time and pay what you can. In most cases, you have options for how to make your payments. You can pay by direct debit from your bank account, or [...]
This article was published by the IRS. People with disabilities and their families can use Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts to help pay for qualified disability-related expenses. ABLE accounts are savings accounts that don't affect eligibility for government assistance programs. Here are some key things people should know about these accounts. Contribution limit The contribution [...]
