Here’s Why You Might Want to File Your Taxes Early
With the IRS extending the tax filing deadline to May 17, 2021, fraudsters have more time for tax scams. Whether they are obtaining tax documents, filing fraudulent returns in victims’ names, or extorting payments with false threats of IRS action due to outstanding tax bills, scammers are always looking for new ways to take advantage of tax season. Here are a few tips on avoiding these types of scams this year.