Ingenious Scan Targets Taxpayers
Crooks have tried all sorts of e-mail scams, but almost everyone has figured out that the IRS does not send out notices by e-mail. So crooks have changed their tactics. Now, there are reports of taxpayers receiving by mail fake notices requiring immediate payment to a P.O. Box. The P.O. Boxes are located in cities where the IRS has service centers, but of course are not .
IRS Warns of Back-to-School Scams; Encourages Students, Parents, Schools to Stay Alert
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers against telephone scammers targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for non-existent taxes, such as the “Federal Student Tax.”
People should be on the lookout for IRS impersonators calling students and demanding that they wire money immediately to pay a fake “federal student tax.” If the person .
IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2016-11, June 28, 2016
Many students get summer jobs. It’s a great way to earn extra spending money or to save for later. Here are some tips for students with summer jobs:
Please consider these steps to protect yourselves from identity thieves:
Keep Your Computer Secure
Avoid Phishing and .
Tax Refund Scam Artists Posing as Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
A new email scam targeting taxpayers has emerged. According to the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), taxpayers are receiving emails that appear to be from TAP about a tax refund. These emails are a phishing scam, where unsolicited emails which seem to come from legitimate organizations — but are really from scammers — try to trick unsuspecting victims into providing personal .
You may be tempted to forget about your taxes once you’ve filed but some tax planning done now may benefit you later. Now is a good time to set up a system so you can keep your tax records safe and easy to find. Here are some IRS tips to give you a leg up on next year’s taxes:
Things You Should Know about Filing Late and Paying Penalties
April 18 was this year’s deadline for most people to file their federal tax return and pay any tax they owe. If you are due a refund there is no penalty if you file a late tax return. If you owe tax, and you failed to file and pay on time, you will most likely owe .
Six Reasons to Choose Direct Deposit for Your Tax Refund
When you file your taxes, you have options on how to receive your refund. The best way to get it is by direct deposit. Eight out of 10 taxpayers get their refunds by direct deposit. Here are six good reasons why you should do the same in 2016:
IRS Direct Deposit:
1. Is Fast. The fastest way to .
IRS Tax Tip 2016-01, January 19, 2016
Are you one of the few tax filers who still file a paper return? If so, now may be the best time to switch to e-file. Last year almost 129 million taxpayers filed their taxes electronically. They chose to e-file because it’s the fastest and safest way to file.
Here are the top six reasons why you should .
The IRS has begun mailing follow-up letters to taxpayers noting that the Identity Protection (IP) PIN they received in a prior mailing is valid despite the incorrect reference to the year. Please be aware the IP PIN listed on the CP 01A notice dated Jan. 4, 2016, is valid for use on individual tax returns filed in 2016. The earlier notice incorrectly indicates the IP PIN issued is to .