The promise of a tax refund can be exciting, but it might also be the bait in a sinister trap lurking in your inbox. As cybercriminals grow bolder and more sophisticated, deceptive emails disguised as ...
The front doors of the Internal Revenue Service building are seen in Washington, D.C., on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Wesley Lapointe/For The Washington Post via Getty Images) A group of House lawmakers ...
Bank job; the magic is gone; not a beautiful day in the Neighborhood; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Washington, D.C.: CPA Timothy Trifilo has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for ...
If you're a tax-time procrastinator, you have another reason to stress out this year. By waiting to file your taxes, you may be opening yourself up to potential fraud. It's called the 'stolen refund ...
Making use of refunds; playing defense; how to use thin air; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Honolulu: Resident Hannah Heart has pleaded guilty to defrauding her mortgage lender and ...
License to steal; roll the Tape; Kings and Queens and cons; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Kansas City, Missouri: Tax preparer Bianca Cobbins, 42, has pleaded guilty to taking part in two ...
Vertigo; not workin' on the railroad; bad company; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Washington, D.C.: Recent IRS Office of Professional Responsibility disciplinary actions sanctions include ...
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is reporting that scammers are targeting consumers across the U.S. targeted with a tax refund scam. In recent weeks, consumers have received text messages from ...
Diversionary tactic; bad intentions; keeping it real; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Cheshire, Massachusetts: Dennis Condron, 75, owner of a construction company, has agreed to plead guilty ...
Fraud victims wondering whether they can deduct a portion of their financial losses tied to scams on their taxes just got some clarification from the IRS. In a memo released last month, the IRS Office ...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently issued a crucial alert to taxpayers regarding a circulating scam that falsely promises a $1,390 'relief check' this summer. This misinformation has been ...