Protecting Yourself from Predatory Emails and Phone Calls
In addition to our own personal experiences, our clients have been contacting us regarding predatory emails and phone calls that they have received. These emails and phone calls are placed with the purpose of intimidating or tricking you into giving up personal information, placing you at risk for identity theft. They appear to come from trusted places like the IRS, law enforcement agencies and your own family and friends.
The IRS has been very vocal about the fact that they will not send out unsolicited emails and will not make phone calls threatening lawsuits or jail. They have published an informative article about ways you can protect yourself from these phishing scams. Click here for the IRS article.
They have also […]
As part of the continued roll out of the Affordable Care Act, beginning in 2015 large employers must file Forms 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS. A large employer is typically one with 50 or more full-time and full-time equivalent employees. The information returns are due by February 29, 2016 or March 31, 2016 if filing electronically.
A little known and very under-publicized change to the insurance tax laws that took place on January 1, 2014, has exposed employers to a potentially heavy excise tax if they reimburse employees for health insurance premiums vs. enrolling in group plans. This includes employee shareholders.
In an effort to battle the problem of identity theft, the IRS is sending letters to taxpayers, who may be possible identity theft victims, asking them to verify their identity in order to complete the processing of their return. The letter is known as “Letter 5071C” and gives taxpayers two options to contact the IRS and confirm whether or not they filed the return that has been submitted. Taxpayers can use the