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Are we getting a stimulus check in July? IRS tax, inflation refund checks status update

Are we getting a stimulus check in July 2025? Here's status on stimulus check and inflation refund, how to track IRS checks ...
Accounting Today13d

New scams, new weapons to fight client ID theft

The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners are renewing warnings to tax professionals about new and ...
USA Today27d

Clear Start Tax Issues Consumer Alert: IRS Identity Theft Cases ...

File IRS Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) immediately to alert the IRS of suspected fraud. Respond to any IRS notices – do not ignore them, even if they reference a return you didn’t file.
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IRS Sounds Alarm on Sophisticated Phishing Scams Targeting Tax Pros—Here’s How to Stay Safe

The Internal Revenue Service, in partnership with the Security Summit, is sounding the alarm over a surge in sophisticated phishing schemes targeting tax professionals. As part of ...
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Scammer Drains $10,000,000 From IRS in International Tax Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme: DOJ

A scammer pleaded guilty after participating in a scheme that convinced the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to pay out $10 ...

‘Ghost preparer’ pleads guilty to seeking more than $4M in false COVID-19 employment tax credits

A truck driver who authorities said operated a “ghost” tax preparation business on the side is awaiting sentencing.
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Ways to tell if the IRS is reaching out or if it’s a scammer

Identity thieves can prey on anyone, at any time. Here’s some helpful tips for taxpayers to know when it’s really the IRS or ...

Former Bakersfield tax preparer pleads guilty for role in $25M fraud

Officials said Cruz helped more than 500 fraudulent tax returns and received thousands of dollars in fees from a co-conspirator in exchange for his services.