IRS Warns Individuals of Tax Season Scams; Professionals Brace for Increased IRS Scrutiny on Crypto Taxes
As tax season begins, authorities warn of scammers targeting individuals for payments using deceptive methods like gift cards, crypto-currency, or wire transfers. The IRS emphasizes they will not request such payments over the phone. Tax professionals are preparing for increased IRS scrutiny on crypto taxes. Tax refunds, typically a financial boost, are now a target for scammers seeking to steal identities and claim owed money.
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Tax refunds are often a financial boost for Americans, but they’ve increasingly become the target of scammers who can use your identity to recover whatever money is owed by Uncle Sam. Here's how to keep your self safe. https://t.co/zdaRBnvgFO
NBC DFW Here's what you need to know about tax season scams https://t.co/CesDNZbG2Q
CNBC Tax pros brace for ‘tidal wave’ of crypto tax scrutiny from the IRS. What investors need to know https://t.co/112PL3dBNJ
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