In her mid-year report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate, Erin Collins, recommends three IT projects that would directly benefit taxpayers. Noting the IRS’ longstanding issues in managing outdated technology, while recommending general ongoing upgrades, Ms....
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IRS Fraud Investigation Trends Show a 32% Increase
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) recently reviewed the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Division’s activity following significant budget increases from 2019 through 2023. TIGA confirmed that the division’s special agency staffing has been...
Large Businesses and International Taxpayers Gain Assurances through the IRS’ Pre-Filing Agreement Program!
The IRS has recently made upgrades to its Pre-Filing Agreement (PFA) program, making it easier for large businesses and international taxpayers to voluntarily comply with reporting requirements. Through the PFA program, taxpayers can feel more certain that they will...
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Warns of Oil Smuggling Schemes
On May 1, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a report warning individuals and businesses to be vigilant in identifying schemes involving crude oil smuggling in Mexico and across the southern U.S. border. FinCEN reports that the Jalisco...
A Fresh Reminder from the IRS for Individuals and Small Businesses to Avoid Scams
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”...
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...
