Ingenious Scam Targets Taxpayers

Theresa FerroneBlog

Crooks have tried all sorts of e-mails scams, but almost everyone has figured out that the IRS does not send out notices by e-mail. So crooks have changed their tactics. Now, there are reports of taxpayers receiving by mail (or email) fake notices requiring immediate payment to a P.O. Box. The P.O. Boxes are located in cities where the IRS … Read More

IRS Sending Letters Based on Cryptocurrency

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In 2017 the IRS won its fight with Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, and recieved information on customers who traded cryptocurrency. On July 26th the IRS announced that they’re sending letters to individuals who may need to file or amend their returns to report cryptocurrency transactions. The IRS notice states: The Internal Revenue Service has begun sending letters to taxpayers with … Read More