In honor of National Small Business Week, the IRS reminds us of the relentless and sophisticated fraudsters just waiting to take advantage of unsuspecting taxpayers, particularly when they are vulnerable such as during a disaster. The IRS publishes its “Dirty Dozen”...
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The IRS is Providing Numerous Resources for Small Businesses in Honor of National Small Business Week
The IRS is celebrating National Small Business Week, and to do so, they have released a compilation of resources to assist small businesses with filing or to help protect them from various scams or pitfalls. There will be new topics discussed each day this week,...
Act Now to Prevent a Large Tax Bill!
If you have ever been hit with a large tax bill after filing your taxes, it could be because the withholdings your employer was taking out of your paycheck were incorrect. When filing a Form W-4 with your employer, it is important to ensure the correct amount is being...
Use of Direct Deposit Could Have Positive Impacts on Decreasing Fraud!
The White House released an Executive Order calling for the U.S. Treasury to stop using paper checks and instead use direct deposit methods, with some exceptions. While there may be difficulties that could arise out of this change, such as older adults not being...
Be Aware that Even Tax Return Preparers Might Not Have Your Best Interest at Heart!
The Justice Department has obtained injunctions against hundreds of tax preparers allegedly intending to defraud their customers or the government. Recently, they filed a complaint against Juan Humberto Garcia and Marcos Yariel Figueroa for allegedly preparing and...
Does the Investment Vehicle Sound Too Good to be True? It Might Be!
The prevalence of scams and fraud has seemingly increased, and the caution consumers and businesses alike must take is exemplified by cases like Pennsylvania resident, Joseph LaForte, who was recently sentenced to 186 months in prison for operating a fraudulent...
IRS Suggestion Box?
It’s true – the IRS now has a suggestion box where taxpayers can make recommendations on how the IRS may improve (in 500 characters or less). My first thought was the countless number of rude suggestions the IRS will receive, and that the people reviewing the...
The FTB has appointed Shane Hofeling as Chief Counsel!
Accomplished attorney, Shane Hofeling, has recently been appointed to the role of Chief Counsel within the FTB. Mr. Hofeling has worked diligently for the FTB for 22 years, including broad experience working in five different departments in the Legal Division and...
Filing on Extension? Remember, No Extension on Payment!
The IRS reminds taxpayers at any income level that while they may file a request for a six-month extension of time to file from the traditional deadline of April 15th, there is no extension on the time for payment. While taxpayers may not incur a penalty or interest...
Choose your Tax Preparer Carefully to Protect your Personal Information
It used to be that people just wanted a tax return preparer who could “save them the most tax” or get them the “largest refund,” but nowadays, you have to also ensure your tax preparer takes steps to avoid being scammed out of your personal information! One tip the...
