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Scams have probably been around almost as long as taxes have. So it’s safe to say unsavory people have been employing tax scams for a while now. And as the years have gone by, the tax scams have changed, although the overall objective remains the same: steal money. Here are some of the more popular or dangerous tax scams to be aware of during the 2022 tax season.
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Form 1040 is the standard IRS form when it comes to filing federal income taxes as an individual. Over the years, Form 1040 has been modified to reflect changes in tax law and IRS practice. In some years, Form 1040 saw more changes than other years. The changes from the 2020 Form 1040 to the 2021 Form 1040 aren’t major, but there are still plenty of updates. Let’s take a look at three of the more notable changes for the upcoming tax filing season.
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With a new year comes new tax rules and laws to be aware of. Some of these are good and some of these are not-so-good. Let’s take a quick look at some of the more notable changes and what they could mean for your 2022 taxes.
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The weather is getting colder and signs of the holiday season have arrived. But besides spending more time with family and friends, now is the time to think about taxes. The following is a list of tax strategies to make the most of 2021 and prepare for the 2022 tax year.
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One of the reasons why tax debts are so challenging for taxpayers is because they’re so difficult to get rid of. They often can’t be discharged during bankruptcy. Then there’s the ability of the IRS or the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) to place liens on the taxpayer’s property and garnish wages.
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The IRS is one of the most persistent and effective debt collection organizations. There are plenty of reasons to explain why, but two major reasons have to do with its ability to place a tax lien or levy on a taxpayer’s property.
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They say two inevitable things in life are death and taxes. But that’s an incomplete expression as it leaves out another mainstay of life: scammers.
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Few things instill fear or frustration like getting audited by the IRS or the California Franchise Tax Board. These are understandable emotions, but they can sometimes lead to decisions that aren’t the wisest.
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The tax laws and regulations in the U.S. can be confusing and frustrating at times. On occasion, this will result in taxpayers getting into trouble with the IRS. But not all disputes or tax questions require the help of a tax attorney. This blog post will examine situations when hiring a tax lawyer might be useful and the reasons for using a tax lawyer’s services.
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We’ve previously written about tax scams, especially those involving the telephone. However, scams involving the telephone aren’t the only ones taxpayers need to be aware of. Another common scam, called phishing, uses e-mails and websites.