Rep. Steve Cohen has reintroduced a bill that would give the IRS the authority to set and enforce standards for tax pros.

Indeed, thousands of tax return preparers systematically subvert the tax return filing process, rob the Treasury of revenue and undermine taxpayers’ faith in the system.

The IRS issued a news release urging taxpayers to be careful with their information by picking a reliable tax preparer. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on ...

The IRS issued a news release urging taxpayers to be careful with their information by choosing a reliable tax preparer and what to look out for. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for ...

Swindlers will pose as tax preparers and IRS agents to steal your refund and identity. Consumer Reports explains just how the scams work, plus some filing advice on whether you plan to hire a pro ...

The operator of a Las Vegas tax return preparation business pleaded guilty today to preparing false income tax returns for clients, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release.

taxpayers are being urged to remain vigilant against fraudulent tax preparers who promise hefty refunds but disappear without a trace, leaving clients with significant financial and legal issues.

they are also hunting tax preparers. The IRS calls it “spear phishing” because this scam specifically targets tax pros. Scammers may pose as new clients to lure preparers in their trap.

One scam that made the IRS' annual dirty dozen list involves swindlers pretending to be legitimate tax preparers. They may offer to help create an online account - but be warned - they are looking ...

Real tax preparers are required by law to include their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Tips on how to find a legitimate tax preparer can be found on the IRS website. The last common ...

The fraudster used the licence to get a home-based tax preparation company in Markham, Ont., to go into his tax account to change his address on Jan. 28. “(The agency) wanted to know if my ...