Looking to settle for less with the IRS? Have a tax bill you can't pay? You may see ads from companies promising you they can settle your tax debt for less. While it is true that an offer in compromise (OIC) allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe, [...]
This Veteran's Day, we wanted to be sure you knew that if you're in the military, you have free filing options available to you. When it's time to file your taxes, check out these resources: First, there's the Department of Defense's MilTax. It's free and there are no income limits. MilTax includes tax preparation and electronic [...]
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. [...]
