Magda Abdo-Gomez, Attorney at Law

December 16

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Scam Alerts , Security
Date: December 16, 2020
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NEW IRS SECURITY MEASURES FOR TAXPAYERS

Not long ago taxpayers who had been victims of identity theft and were entitled to tax refunds would not receive the refund for months after filing a return with the IRS. This was due to the fact that a return been filed using the taxpayer-victim’s social security number and the refund had already...

November 04

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Scam Alerts
Date: November 4, 2020
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IRS Scam Alert

The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry have just issued a warning of a new text scam that tricks people into disclosing bank account information. The scam text message states: “You have received a direct deposit of $1,200 from COVID-19 TREAS FUND. Further action is r...

August 17

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Scam Alerts
Date: August 17, 2020
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IRS Unveils the Dirty Dozen List of Scams for 2020

Each year the IRS issues a list of tax scams which target taxpayers. The IRS has just issued its list for 2020. The purpose of the list is to raise awareness and to urge taxpayers to be on the lookout for the scams. Although I have, in the past, sent out newsletters about scams, it […]...

June 24

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: Amending Returns , IRS Scam Alerts , Retirement , Tax Laws - Changes , Tax Returns - Filing Deadlines
Date: June 24, 2020
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What has been Going on at the IRS During the COVID Pandemic?

Despite being “closed” during the pandemic, the IRS has not been idle. In addition to sending out billions in stimulus payments, processing 2019 returns and issuing refunds, the IRS has been busy issuing guidance and coming up with new procedures. Here is just some of what has been going on. Ame...

April 06

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Scam Alerts
Date: April 6, 2020
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Scams Involving Stimulus Payment

Apparently not even a pandemic stops a scammer. The IRS and the Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS have detected new and evolving phishing schemes targeting the upcoming stimulus payment. The IRS is warning all taxpayers to be alert. These scams can lead to tax related fraud and identity the...

November 01

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Scam Alerts
Date: November 1, 2019
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Scam Alert Regarding IRS Liens

As the public has become more aware that phone calls demanding payment of delinquent taxes are a fraudulent scheme, the scammers had to change their game plan. Although it has been used in the past, the IRS has found a resurgence in the scam involving IRS tax liens. In this scam the taxpayer will re...

September 03

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Scam Alerts
Date: September 3, 2019
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IRS Warns of Latest Scam

In late August the IRS announced that a new scam had been detected which targeted taxpayers and tax professionals throughout the nation. The latest attempt by scammers to divest you of your money involves unsolicited e-mails. The subject line of the e-mail varies, but will say something like “Auto...

May 01

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Scam Alerts
Date: May 1, 2019
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Tips for Protecting Yourself when Making Charitable Contributions

When disaster strikes we tend to come together and open up our wallets to help the victims. Scammers know this well and use it as an opportunity to take advantage of our generosity. The IRS lists fake charities as one of its “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for 2019. By using the promise of a tax [&helli...

March 02

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Audits , IRS Collection , IRS Scam Alerts , Taxpayer Rights
Date: March 2, 2019
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Will the IRS come to my home or Business?

In the past I have warned about scammers who impersonate the IRS. I address this issue again because just a few weeks ago a friend called me saying an individual claiming to be from the IRS walked into the office, without prior notice, demanding income tax returns for the business and the business o...

January 07

Posted By: Magda Abdo-Gomez
Posted In: IRS Scam Alerts
Date: January 7, 2019
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IRS Warns Employers of Scams Involving W-2s, Direct Deposits and Transfers

A new year is upon us and that means the tax filing season has begun. For those who have employees you know that W-2s must be issued by January 31.The W-2 contains information regarding your employees which is greatly coveted by identity thieves. The IRS is warning small businesses about a new scam ...