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. [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Knowledge is a taxpayer's first line of defense against scammers who pretend to be from the IRS with the goal of stealing personal information. Here are some facts about how the IRS communicates with taxpayers: The IRS doesn't normally initiate contact with taxpayers by email. Do not reply to [...]
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 [...]
This article was published by the IRS. By law, taxpayers interacting with the IRS have the right to finality. This right comes into play for taxpayers who are going through an audit. These taxpayers have the right to know when the IRS has finished the audit. This is one of ten basic rights — known collectively [...]
If you're a business owner or authorized user interested in accessing and managing your IRS business tax information, be sure to create an IRS business tax account. A business tax account allows authorized users of certain types of business or other entities to access and manage their business tax information and offers the ability to make [...]
