Taxpayer Scams - Beware

In 2012, every paid preparer needs to have a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) and enter it on the returns he or she prepares.
Signals to watch for when you are dealing with an unscrupulous return preparer would include that they:
• Do not sign the return or place a Preparer Tax identification Number on it.
• Do not give you a copy of your tax return.
• Promise larger than normal tax refunds.
• Charge a percentage of the refund amount as preparation fee.
• Require you to split the refund to pay the preparation fee.
• Add forms to the return you have never filed before.
• Encourage you to place false information on your return, such as false income, expenses and/or credits.

The following are the "Dirty Doxen" of Tax Scams as listed by the IRS:

Identity Theft
Phishing
Return Preparer Fraud
Hiding Income Offshore
"Free Money" from the IRS and Social Security Tax Scams
False or Inflated Income and Expenses
False Form 1099 Refund Claims
Frivolous Arguments making outlandish Claims to avoid taxes
Falsely Claiming Zero Wages
Abuse of Charitable Organizations and Deductions
Disguised Corporate Ownership
Misuse of Trusts

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