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 [...]
This article was published by the IRS. By law, all taxpayers have fundamental rights when they're interacting with the IRS. It's important that all taxpayers know and understand their rights. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights presents these rights in 10 categories. For full official details about each right, visit the links below: The right to be [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Tax records are not a first priority for those affected by natural disasters nor should they be. However, these records may be necessary to get federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. It is important for victims of a disaster to reconstruct their records to help prove and document their losses. [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The IRS is warning taxpayers of a recent increase in IRS-themed texting scams aimed at stealing personal and financial information. Recently the IRS has identified and reported thousands of fraudulent domains tied to multiple MMS/SMS/text scams (known as smishing) targeting taxpayers. IRS-themed smishing has increased exponentially. Smishing campaigns target mobile [...]
Students and others often get part-time and seasonal jobs to earn extra money or to save for later. Many people don't realize that they may have to report and pay taxes on their income. When you start a job, you need to fill out a Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate. Your employer uses this form to [...]
