The Internal Revenue Service cautioned electronic return originators about a new identity theft scheme aimed at holders of Electronic Filing Identification Numbers from fraudsters posing as IRS contractors.
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December 16, 2020
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IRS warns of new scam targeting e-filers
By Michael Cohn      1 min read
The Internal Revenue Service cautioned electronic return originators about a new identity theft scheme aimed at holders of Electronic Filing Identification Numbers from fraudsters posing as IRS contractors.
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IRS cracks down on self-employed retirement deductions
By Michael Cohn     3 min read
The Internal Revenue Service is beefing up its controls to safeguard against improper self-employed retirement deductions, according to a new report.
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IRS to issue warnings about Qualified Opportunity Funds
By Jeff Stimpson     1 min read
Letters from the service will alert taxpayers that they may need to do more to self-certify as a QOF.
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IRS extends acceptance of digital signatures and emailed documents
By Michael Cohn     3 min read
The Internal Revenue Service is extending until June 30, 2021 the period in which it will accept digitally signed and emailed documents due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Guidance issued for safe harbor retirement plans
The IRS clarifies certain sections of the SECURE Act.
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Scamdemic: Preparers help clients dodge COVID schemes
By Jeff Stimpson     3 min read
The IRS is working with tax professionals to warn the public about coronavirus scams.
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