Watch Out for Tax Scammers

During tax season, one of the scams involves the theft of social security numbers.  Scammers use the social security numbers to produce false tax returns and apply for illegal refunds. But one of the more developed scams can be executed year-round and victimizes...

DIY Tax Preparation

If you’re among the many do-it-yourselfers across the country, please think twice about tackling your tax returns without professional guidance. There are several reasons for letting somebody else handle the details of your tax returns. The first one’s obvious: ...

Varsity Blues

Following an FBI sting known as Operation Varsity Blues, around 50 taxpayers were recently indicted on various federal charges related to falsifying applications for admissions to high-profile universities, such as Yale, Georgetown, University of Texas, and University...