Tax Scams
Client Legal Education Materials
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Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money!
The risks and cost of tax refund anticipation loans, marketed as "Quick Cash" and "Instant Refunds." Content Detail
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Frivolous Tax Arguments
IRS lists frivolous positions that taxpayers have recently been taking on their returns. Content Detail
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Suspicious e-Mails and Identity Theft
Fraudulent use of the IRS name or logo by scamsters in order to steal taxpayer's identity and assets. Content Detail
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Video- Dirty Dozen Tax Schemes
A list of common tax scams and schemes identified by the IRS. Content Detail
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Video- Get Your Tax Rebate: Beware of Rebate Scams
The only way you can get a 2008 economic stimulus payment (tax rebate) is by filing a tax return, not by giving your personal information to a scammer by phone or e-mail. Content Detail
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Video- Phishing-Malware
Information about putting yourself at risk by clicking on links or opening attachments from scam emails. Content Detail
