With the 2019 tax filing season in full swing, and April 15 only a few days away, the Internal Revenue Service has once again unveiled its annual list of the
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The “Dirty Dozen”: IRS Begins Annual Countdown of Most Pervasive Tax Scams as April 15 Approaches
With the 2018 tax filing season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service today kicked off its annual countdown of the twelve most prevalent tax scams facing taxpayers. Compiled annually
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On the Eve of Tax Day, a Recap of the IRS “Dirty Dozen” for 2018
Tomorrow is the annual deadline for the filing of individual income tax returns for calendar year 2017. The Internal Revenue Service expects to receive approximately 32 million returns in the
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Offshore Tax Evasion Rounds Out IRS Annual “Dirty Dozen” for 2018
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a warning to taxpayers about avoiding taxes by hiding money or assets in unreported offshore accounts, a tax scam that remains on the annual
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Abusive Tax Shelters Ranked Eleventh on IRS Annual “Dirty Dozen” for 2018
The Internal Revenue Service has warned taxpayers to be wary of abusive tax shelters, which remain on the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2018. These sophisticated schemes,
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IRS Warns of Falsified Income and Fake Form 1099 Scams, Ranking Them Ninth on “Dirty Dozen” for 2018
As part of its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers of schemes that falsify income or involve phony Forms 1099. A common tax
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Frivolous Tax Arguments Ranked Tenth on IRS “Dirty Dozen” for 2018
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a warning to taxpayers about using frivolous tax arguments to avoid paying taxes. Promoters of frivolous schemes encourage taxpayers to make unreasonable and outlandish
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Falsely Padding Deductions Garners Eighth Spot on IRS “Dirty Dozen” for 2018
As part of its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to avoid falsely inflating deductions or expenses on tax returns. Common areas targeted
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Improper Claims for Business Credits Rank Seventh on IRS “Dirty Dozen” List for 2018
The Internal Revenue Service has warned taxpayers to avoid making improper claims for business credits, a common scam used by unscrupulous tax preparers. Two common credits targeted for abuse include
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Falsely Inflated Refunds Ranks Sixth on IRS “Dirty Dozen” for 2018
The Internal Revenue Service has warned taxpayers to be alert to unscrupulous return preparers touting inflated tax refunds. According to the IRS, these scam artists frequently prey on older Americans,
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