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Avoid Identity Theft During Tax Season
During tax season, fraudsters use the latest strategies to steal identities. With the tax filing season in full swing, taxpayers need to remain vigilant for strategies that may involve text messages, emails, phone calls or potential unemployment fraud.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notes, “With filing season underway, this is a prime period for identity thieves to hit people with realistic-looking emails and texts about their tax returns and refunds. Watching out for these common scams can keep people from becoming victims of identity theft and protect their sensitive personal information that can be used to file tax returns and steal refunds."
Text Message Scams— There has been an uptick in text messages from senders that claim to represent the IRS. These fraudulent messages often include links to bogus websites that purport to be the IRS. The IRS emphasizes it does not use text messages other than the IRS Secure Access service. The IRS also will not send direct messages through social media platforms. If you receive a...More |
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Case of the Week
Quentin was the firstborn child in a large family. Throughout his childhood, Quentin’s parents worked hard to put food on the table for their children. They also instilled in Quentin the value...More |
Private Letter Ruling
Organization previously applied for tax exempt status as a church under IRC section 501(c)(3). Organization’s primary purpose, as stated in its Articles of Incorporation, was to establish and...More |
Article of the Month
As philanthropy evolves, so do the tools used to help secure charitable donations. Artificial intelligence has received immense attention over the past few years and with it, a growing sense of...More |
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