Abusive Tax Shelters
Tax shelters can be a great way to lower your tax liability and get a break on your taxes. But if they’re done illegitimately, they’re an easy way to get in big trouble with the IRS. Illegitimate tax shelters, known as abusive tax shelters, come with serious consequences. Read on to learn …
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Fake Charities When disaster strikes, many people rise to the occasion and offer whatever kind of financial help they can. Sadly, there are charity scammers waiting for such an opportunity to manifest so that they can try to take advantage of people’s kindness. In addition to the fake charities …
READ MOREClaiming False Deductions on Your Tax Return
It’s no secret that the IRS is limited in its resources to accurately analyze every single tax return. Because of this, it might seem incredibly easy to pad your profits, pay fewer income taxes, and increase your deductions. People make mistakes on their taxes all of the time; after all, we’re …
READ MOREFalsifying Earned Income to Claim Tax Credits
When it comes to your income, the IRS knows a lot more than you may think. While our tax system relies on self-reporting, you’re not the only one reporting on your income. Just as you are required to report on the money you receive, anyone who pays you must report on the money they pay out. If yo…
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Have you recently read somewhere or heard someone claim that you don’t need to file a frivolous return with the IRS? Don’t fall for it—frivolous tax arguments are a scam. The IRS is concerned that people may fall victim to con artists and promoters who sell these schemes and then leave the ta…
READ MOREInflated Refund Claims Tax Scam
Scammers are always looking for a way to exploit and take advantage of people—and one common way is through the promise of a huge tax return. It can be incredibly enticing to bite at the chance to get a huge tax return when you aren’t initially expecting one. However, many of these are nothing …
READ MOREIRS Email Scams
Many scammers try to get their hands on your sensitive information by sending predatory and fraudulent emails. They may try to pose as a reputable company, an acquaintance of yours, or a government agency to trick you into giving up private information such as your passwords, Social Security Number…
READ MOREIRS Identity Theft
As technology becomes more and more integrated into our everyday lives, the cases of identity theft have increased as well. When you make payments or file your taxes filing, you risk putting sensitive information in the wrong hands, leaving you susceptible to identity theft. Every year…
READ MOREOffshore Tax Haven
Offshore Tax Avoidance What is a Tax Shelter? Offshore Tax Havens Explained Offshore Banking Services Types of Offshore Tax Avoidance Top Offshore Tax Havens Measures to Stop Offshore Tax Avoidance Offshore Tax Avoidance Are you part of the increasing number of citizen…
READ MORETax Credits Scams
Excessive Claims for Business Credits A tax credit is a legitimate and effective way for a business to lower their tax liability. As a small business owner, it’s wise to claim any credit for which you are eligible. However, claiming excessive tax credits is a quick way to land yourself in troubl…
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