Handling a Letter or Notice from the IRS

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers some great advice on handling a letter or notice from them. The main takeaway is that whether or not you agree with the contents of the letter, you should stay calm and respond in a timely fashion. If you are unsure about...

Deadline to File for Taxpayers Abroad Rapidly Approaches

If you live or work abroad, today (June 15) is the last day to file your federal income tax return for 2016. This includes those with dual citizenship. You can digitally request an extension if you can’t meet the deadline. The extension is granted to those who attach...

How to Identify IRS Scammers

Here’s what you should know in order to avoid falling for the fake trap set by potential scammers who claim they are from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS): When requesting information, the IRS would never initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or...

IRS Working Hard To Detect Fraudulent Tax Returns

According to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the IRS has improved their investigation methods in detecting identity theft related fraudulent tax returns. Yet, the IRS needs to be more factual with their identity theft...

Is The IRS Calling, Or Is It A New Scamming Approach?

As the tax season is approaching, so are an increasing number of IRS scams. According to WBIW – a radio station broadcast, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a significantly higher number of scams with newer techniques and advanced...

Owe The IRS? You Could Lose Your Passport.

Are you finally cashing in your vacation time to take a Euro trip? Well, if your travel plans include a passport and an airplane, then you need to be mindful about a new law that could prevent you from enjoying your time off from work, according to Forbes. The FAST...