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Beware, New Twist on IRS Phone Scam

Beware, New Twist on IRS Phone Scam

The IRS has alerted taxpayers that there is a new twist on an old phone scam. Criminals are using telephone numbers that mimic IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) to trick taxpayers into paying ...Read more

A Tax Audit Reveals Not Keeping a Proper Mileage Log Has Its Penalties

A Tax Audit Reveals Not Keeping a Proper Mileage Log Has Its Penalties

If you claim the mileage deduction on your tax return, you need to be able to back it up with an adequate mileage log in the event of an IRS tax audit. Failure to do so could prove costly. Alvaro ...Read more

IRS Audit Rates Continue Downward Spiral

IRS Audit Rates Continue Downward Spiral

For years, IRS audit rates have been declining as Congress has cut the IRS budget and its workforce has shrunk. The agency has relapsed its audit statistics for 2017, which marked the sixth ...Read more

You May Be Denied a Passport If You Owe the IRS Money

You May Be Denied a Passport If You Owe the IRS Money

If you owe the IRS taxes and have a substantial outstanding balance, there are several legal means the government uses to get those past due taxes paid. Continue reading to find out how this may ...Read more