2/16/2024 Imposter scams were the top fraud category in 2023. If you get a letter that looks like it’s from the government and demands money or information, it could be a scam.
2/9/2024 IRS is warning tax pros about an email scam that impersonates software companies in an attempt to steal Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs). The scammers claim that they need EFIN verification in order to transmit tax returns.
3/15/2021 IRS strongly urges taxpayers to not file amended returns related to the new legislative provisions or take other unnecessary steps at this time.
2/12/2021 IRS is warning tax professionals about a new email phishing scam that impersonates IRS and attempts to steal EFINs, with the subject line, “Verifying your EFIN before e-filing.”
2/12/2020 This tax season, remind your clients that the IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information.
9/16/2019 To protect your clients and your tax practice, learn the tell-tale signs that your office may have experienced a data theft.
4/8/2019 U.S. citizens and resident aliens who have a foreign bank or financial account must file their annual FBAR by April 15.
4/1/2019 Starting May 13, 2019, only those with either an SSN or an ITIN may request an EIN as the “responsible party.”
3/25/2019 Publication 1345, Handbook for Authorized IRS e-file Providers of Individual Income Tax Returns, has been updated.
3/25/2019 Certain Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) telephone numbers are being used in a new spoofing scam.