“Only about 1% of taxpayers are audited. What triggers an audit is generally something on the tax return that’s out of the ordinary,” he says. “For example, if you have a side business and file a Schedule C, the IRS will flag large losses, particularly if they offset other income. The […]
“Tax Fraud Queen” Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison Tax fraud has always been a problem, and with the growth of the internet the identity theft business has been booming. One particular case sticks out from the rest. Self-proclaimed “Tax Fraud Queen” Rashia Wilson posted on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, […]
The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging from identity theft to return preparer fraud. The Dirty Dozen listing, compiled by the IRS each year, lists a […]