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IRS Alerts Payroll and HR Professionals to Phishing Scheme Involving W-2’s

March 25, 2016/in IRS & Credit Issues /by Becky Bertuzzi

The IRS issued a worrisome warning on Tuesday, March 1, 2016: payroll and human resources departments should beware of an email phishing scheme in which cybercriminals pose as company executives (including CEOs) and ask for confidential employee information, such as Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, as well as employees’ Social Security numbers, address, date of birth, and salary. Once this information has been stolen, it can be used to commit a number of crimes, including filing fraudulent tax returns to obtain refunds.

Offers in Compromise

March 22, 2016/in IRS & Credit Issues /by Becky Bertuzzi

Are you seeking financial relief from a tax liability for an amount less than the full amount owed? The Internal Revenue Service has published the following Tax Topic 204 as a guide for taxpayers seeking relief from a tax liability for an amount less than the full amount owed.

IRS Sends New, Urgent Warnings To Taxpayers About Scam Artists

September 17, 2015/in IRS & Credit Issues /by Becky Bertuzzi

Unfortunately, when the tax season ends and most people stop thinking about tax issues, the tax scammers are just getting started. Their year-round commitment to finding new scams means taxpayers must remain vigilant and well informed.

What to do if you realize you made a mistake on your filed return

June 10, 2015/in IRS & Credit Issues /by Becky Bertuzzi

If you realize you made a mistake on your taxes you already filed. Don’t worry, here’s what you need to do.

If you filed your taxes by the deadline only to now find a mistake, you don’t need to worry. Usually, all you have to do is file an amended tax return (Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return). There are some things you should be aware of prior to filing the amended return however.