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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
IRS Online Account for Individuals is a tool that makes it easier for you to manage your personal federal taxes. Save time by going online instead of calling and waiting on the phone. To get started, go to IRS.gov/account. Once there, click "Sign in to your online account." From there, you can access ID.me, which helps [...]
If you're a long-time business owner, or just thinking about starting a new venture and working for yourself, you should know about the IRS Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center. This online tool is your one-stop resource to help you learn about the tax issues involved in owning your own business. To access the site, visit [...]
