Yes, it is time that the time new tax.
few weeks separate us from April 15 deadline. In preparation, Americans are turning to services like H & R Block, which offers deposit free online, and programs such as TurboTax, which takes users through a simple, step by step for those seeking a DIY approach. My mother falls into the latter category and, God thank you, because she put down my back, too!
As if filling correctly all these forms were not enough, Americans must also be wary of tax scams. Indeed, the fraudsters are never far away when there is personal information and money to do. In response, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued their "Dirty Dozen," a list of the 12 most common tax scams for 2014.
Some of the latest include identity theft, phone scams, promises of "free money" inflated refunds, hiding income abroad to avoid being taxed ... and the list continues.
identity theft
Identity theft is the top of the list of IRS "Dirty Dozen." The Bureau of Statistics estimated that about 16.6 million people were victims of identity theft in 2012. The financial losses as a result of these fraudulent incidents totaled $ 24.7 billion.
The Federal Trade Commission recommends taking these precautions to protect your identity when filing your tax forms:
- use only provider of trusted services tax. (Check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure you hire a professional worthy of trust.)
- soon file taxes for scammers are not a chance to file using your Social Security number .
- Use only secure methods of delivering trusted forms, such as going directly to the post office or filing via a secure Internet connection.
- Ignore e-mails asking for personal information.
Telephone scams
phone scams are becoming more frequent as deadlines tax return approaches. Scammers call unsuspecting victims, hoping to trick potential victims into handing over money or even their identity.
Here are some signs that this is not the IRS at the other end of the line. (FYI, the IRS will typically use the mail as the first contact method) :.
- They call you to ask for personal information or credit card and require prompt payment
- They ask you put money on a card or directly over pre-paid.
- They abuse you verbally, using foul language and / or fault.
- They threaten to involve the authorities and license revoked if you refuse to pay or try to hang up.
sophisticated technology also allows fraudsters to bypass a caller ID appearing as the IRS or the local authorities. A scam artist has even threatened a police officer when he took over the call of a victim would be.
You can learn more about other common tax scams by visiting the IRS website. The IRS urges you to contact them at 800-829-1040 if you are worried about the unpaid taxes. Otherwise, incidents must be reported to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484.
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