Every tax season brings out the crooks and scammers trying to steal money and sensitive information using tax-related schemes, and even though we’re still a few months out from the beginning of filing season, it’s important to always be aware of threats out there and how you can combat them. Tax authorities like the IRS have countered these scams with electronic defenses that offer protection for both clients and tax preparers. Here’s a look at a few.
Kovel: Attorney-Client Privilege for Tax Professionals
Twice in my four-decade career, two special agents from IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) entered my office armed with a search warrant, firearms at their side. In both cases, it started the same way.