The IRS warned on Tuesday that thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution if they filed false tax returns for high refunds. In a press release, the IRS reiterated a warning not to fall for tax scams centered around the Fuel Tax Credit, Sick and Family Credit, and househo...
Still, anyone who did not qualify yet claimed the credit on their taxes could face a fine of up to $5,000 per return. The taxpayers will also risk being audited, and could face criminal prosecution, the IRS said.
The article focuses on the warning issued by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for taxpayers of a new e-mail scam informing taxpayers that they are eligible for a bogus tax refund. The scam also directs taxpayers to click on a link that leads to a fake IRS Web site where they...
The IRS is warning tax professionals and taxpayers of IRS scammers which attempt to steal their tax software preparation credentials. If you use eFile.com or any other software, be on the lookout for emails that claim "your account has been put on hold" or "open this email to unlock your...
Uncle Sam might be looking for you very soon in Texas. News Week released the statement saying how the IRS was warning thousands of taxpayers who could find
The IRS warned on Tuesday that thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution if they filed false tax returns for high refunds. In a press release, the IRS reiterated a warning not to fall for tax scams centered around the Fuel Tax Credit, Sick and Family Credit, and household e...
The IRS said taxpayers who attempt to e-file their return and find it rejected because a tax return with their Social Security number has already been filed should file a Form 14039, called an Identity Theft Affidavit, to report themselves as a possible identity theft victim. RELATED: Masks,...
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The IRS is warning taxpayers about phishing and smishing scams that try to steal personal information. Scammers pretend to be the IRS and send emails or texts asking for sensitive information. They may threaten legal action or promise fake refunds to trick people. The...
In most of the cases, the scammers that pretend to be official IRS agents call the taxpayers soon after a fake tax refund is deposited into their bank accounts. They introduce themselves and inform the potential victim that the return was filed in error. Scammers seek to intimidate the poten...