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The IRS alerts taxpayers of suspected identity theft by letter

Scammers sometimes use stolen Social Security numbers to file fraudulent tax returns and collect refunds. To prevent this, the IRS scans every tax return for signs of fraud. If the system finds a suspicious tax return, the IRS reviews...

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  • May 31, 2023

Unscrupulous tax preparers may tempt taxpayers into fraud

Unscrupulous tax preparers and tax fraud promoters make big promises – and charge high fees – but taxpayers are legally responsible for what’s on their return. Taxpayers should use only reputable tax professionals and know what is on their...

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  • May 10, 2023

Employers should choose their third-party payroll service provider wisely to prevent fraud

When hiring a company to handle payroll and payroll tax, it’s important for businesses to choose wisely. This can help a business avoid missed deposits for employment taxes and other unpaid bills. Most payroll service providers give quality service....

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  • May 11, 2022

Choosing a trustworthy payroll service provider can protect employers from fraud

When hiring a company to handle payroll and payroll tax, employers should carefully choose their payroll service provider. This can help a business avoid missed deposits for employment taxes and other unpaid bills. Most of these businesses provide quality...

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  • September 9, 2020

IRS warns against COVID-19 fraud; other financial schemes

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to guard against tax fraud and other related financial scams related to COVID-19. In the last few months, the IRS Criminal Investigation division (CI) has seen a variety of Economic...

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  • June 10, 2020

IRS launches International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

WASHINGTON — The IRS is joining an international coalition in launching the second annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW). Today through Oct. 25, the coalition will raise awareness and share practices to help charities and other not-for-profit organizations...

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  • October 21, 2019

IRS review delays tax refunds for some budget shoppers

By Patrick Temple-West WASHINGTON | Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:39pm EST (Reuters) – Federal tax refunds are arriving later than expected for some lower-income Americans due in part to closer scrutiny of earned income tax credit claims by the...

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  • February 23, 2013

Identity Theft Crackdown Sweeps Across the Nation;

More than 200 Actions Taken in Past Week in 23 States WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service and the Justice Department today announced the results of a massive national sweep cracking down on suspected identity theft perpetrators as part...

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  • February 11, 2012