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Avoid the Rush; Use IRS.gov for Quick Answers to Questions
IR-2017-30, Feb. 13, 2017 — The IRS today reminded taxpayers that the next couple of weeks, especially around Presidents’ Day, marks the busiest time of year for IRS toll-free phone services.
IRS Includes Falsifying Income Scam in 2017 List of “Dirty Dozen”
IR-2017-29, Feb. 13, 2017 — The IRS today continued issuing its annual list of common tax scams by warning taxpayers to avoid schemes to erroneously claim tax credits. This year’s “Dirty Dozen” includes falsifying income to claim tax credits.
IRS Annual “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams to Avoid Includes Falsely Padding Deductions
IR-2017-28, Feb. 10, 2017 — Avoid the temptation to falsely inflate deductions or expenses on tax returns, the IRS warned today in its 2017 “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. Doing so may result in paying less than is owed or receiving a larger refund than is due.
Excessive Claims for Business Credits Makes the IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams
IR-2017-27, Feb. 9, 2017 — The IRS today warned that taxpayers should watch for improper claims for business credits, which is on the “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for the 2017 filing season.
Falsely Inflating Refund Claims on the IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for 2017
IR-2017-26, Feb. 8, 2017 — The IRS today warned taxpayers to be alert to unscrupulous tax return preparers touting inflated tax refunds. This scam remains on the annual list of tax scams known as the “Dirty Dozen” for 2017.
IRS Announces Two New Members for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee
IR-2017-24, Feb. 7, 2017 -- The Internal Revenue Service today announced the selection of two new members for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC).
Fake Charities on the IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for 2017
IR-2017-25, Feb. 7, 2017 — The IRS today warned taxpayers about groups masquerading as charitable organizations to attract donations from unsuspecting contributors, one of the “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for the 2017 filing season.
IRS “Dirty Dozen” Series of Tax Scams for 2017 Includes Return Preparer Fraud; Choose Reputable Return Preparers
IR-2017-23, Feb. 6, 2017 — The IRS today warned taxpayers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous return preparers, one of the most common “Dirty Dozen” tax scams seen during tax season.
Identity Theft Remains on “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams; IRS, States, Tax Industry Urge People to be Vigilant Against Criminals
IR-2017-22, Feb. 3, 2017 — The IRS today issued a filing season alert warning taxpayers and tax professionals to watch out for identity theft at tax time and highlighted the crime as a top scam in the agency’s “Dirty Dozen” series.
Dangerous W-2 Phishing Scam Evolving; Targeting Schools, Restaurants, Hospitals, Tribal Groups and Others
IR-2017-20, Feb. 2, 2017 — The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry issued an urgent alert today to all employers that the Form W-2 email phishing scam has evolved beyond the corporate world and is spreading to other sectors.
