Emil Estafanous, CPA, FCPA

[...] important that you reply promptly. 2. IRS notices usually deal with a specific issue about your tax return or tax account. For example, it may say the IRS has corrected an error on your tax return. Or [...]

[...] additional information. A notice normally covers a very specific issue about your account or tax return. 2. Each letter and notice offers specific instructions on what action you need to take. 3. If [...]

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[...] . These were designed by looking at millions of tax returns and developing “norms.” If your tax return has numbers that fall very much outside these norms, your chances of being audited increase. [...]

[...] know about these common tax scams: 1. Identity Theft. Identity thieves steal personal and financial information to commit fraud or other crimes. This can include your Social Security number or bank [...]

[...] know about these common tax scams: 1. Identity Theft. Identity thieves steal personal and financial information to commit fraud or other crimes. This can include your Social Security number or bank [...]

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[...] a lure. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social [...]

[...] 6. Keep copies of any notices you get from the IRS. 7. Don’t fall for phone and phishing email scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS first contacts people about unpaid taxes by mail – [...]

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[...] the page. Don’t let tax scams take the fun out of your summer. Be alert to phone and phishing email scams that use the IRS as a lure. Source: www.IRS.gov [...]

[...] claim to be from the IRS. The IRS encourages taxpayers to be vigilant against phone and email scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to [...]

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[...] Ah, summertime! Warm days, rest and recreation and…tax scams. Thieves don’t stop victimizing unsuspecting taxpayers with their scams after April 15. Identity [...]

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[...] type of business you choose to set up. You may need to pay your taxes by making estimated tax payments. 3. Employer Identification Number. You may need to get an EIN for federal tax purposes. [...]

[...] a new W-4. If you have income that’s not subject to withholding you may need to make estimated tax payments. Source: IRS.gov [...]

[...] do if you receive a notice from the IRS: 1. Don’t ignore it. You can respond to most IRS notices quickly and easily. And it’s important that you reply promptly. 2. IRS notices usually [...]

[...] . 7. It’s important to keep copies of any correspondence with your other tax records. 8. IRS notices and letters are sent by mail. The IRS does not correspond by email about taxpayer accounts or [...]

[...] includes how and when you should contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit. 2. Phone Scams. In these scams, thieves pose as the IRS and call would-be victims with one goal in mind: [...]

[...] includes how and when you should contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit. 2. Phone Scams. In these scams, thieves pose as the IRS and call would-be victims with one goal in mind: [...]

[...] IRS Repeats Warning about Phone Scams WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax [...]

[...] for payment with a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. If you owe, or think you might owe federal taxes and you get one of these calls, hang up. Call the IRS at 800-829-1040. The IRS will work with [...]

[...] for payment with a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. If you owe, or think you might owe federal taxes and you get one of these calls, hang up. Call the IRS at 800-829-1040. The IRS will work with [...]

[...] most people get a refund from the IRS when they file their taxes, some do not. If you owe federal taxes, the IRS has several ways for you to pay. Here are six tips for people who owe taxes: 1. Pay [...]