The Indiana Department of Revenue is reminding Hoosiers to be honest when filing their taxes. DOR officials say they’ve already seen taxpayers try to claim income that wasn’t earned, overstate their deductions, or falsely claim credits.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Revenue Touts Electronic Tax Filing
Tax season is here again, and the Indiana Department of Revenue is encouraging Hoosiers to file their tax returns electronically. DOR officials say electronic filing often leads to a significant reduction in errors, along with faster refunds.
Continue readingTax Scammers Stealing Information While Promising Tax Returns
Scammers are now taking a more polite approach in their efforts to steal personal and financial information. That’s according to the Internal Revenue Service. In the last few weeks, the IRS has been getting reports of a phone scam, in which callers pretend to verify tax return information. Continue reading
IRS Announces New Rules to Validate Tax Preparers
Here’s a memo for all paid tax preparers. After Saturday, you will need to provide the IRS with a business address, professional certifications, and the previous year’s tax returns, and you will also be required to obtain an I.D. number.