Keep Aware of These "Dirty Dozen"
For the past few years,
the IRS has released a list of the 12 most common Tax scams to be on the watch
for. Many of them peak at this time of year. Here are a few to avoid.
Phishing.
The IRS will never begin contact by means of an email. Never open these
emails, click those links, or use fake websites asking for your information.
They are trying to steal your identity. Phone
Scams are a constant issue as con artists threaten Taxpayer’s with arrest,
deportation, and other things. The IRS never starts contact by means of
a phone call.
Fake
Charities. Be careful of groups with names that are similar
to national charities, but just a little bit different. They could just be
trying to collect people’s money for their own benefit. Take a little time to
make sure your funds are going to the right cause. Excessive Business Tax Credit claims. These tend to be hard to
qualify for and there are good reasons for that. Unless a Taxpayer has a farm
or runs a research group, they should not use these too often.
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