When people turn to tax professionals for help preparing their federal tax return, they should choose their preparer with care. Taxpayers are ultimately responsible for all the information on their federal income tax return, regardless of who prepares the return.
How taxpayers can protect themselves from gift card scams
Taxpayers should be aware of gift card scams and take steps to protect themselves. Scammers may target taxpayers by asking them to pay a fake tax bill with gift cards. People should remember that the IRS never asks for or accepts gift cards
Access retirement funds in a disaster
The SECURE 2.0 Act makes it easier for qualified individuals impacted by a federally declared major disaster to access their retirement savings. Eligibility A taxpayer may be eligible for relief that provides for expanded access to their retirement funds if