All taxpayers should know the telltale signs of common tax scams
Every year scammers add new twists to well-known tax-related scams and 2020 is no exception. Taxpayers should remember that the IRS generally first mails a bill to a taxpayer who […]
23rd of May 2019
Better Together: Initiatives We Can Get Behind to Keep Our Roads Safe
Most of us spend so much time on the roads, whether we’re driving to and from work or school, running errands or traveling. With countless hours behind the wheel each […]
1st of February 2019
Tips For Talking To Your Teen and College-Aged Child About Drinking and Driving
As a parent of a teen or college-aged child, watching them enter new stages of their life, such as becoming more independent, may result in a mix of emotions. As […]
20th of December 2018
Holiday Season Warning from the IRS: It’s Shopping Season for Identity Thieves Too
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners warn taxpayers to take extra steps to protect their tax and financial data from identity thieves.
7th of August 2018
Monitor your IRS information online
You can access your federal tax information through a secure login at IRS.gov/account. After you log in, you can view the amount you owe, your payment history, tax records and […]
1st of May 2018
A new twist on IRS Phone Scams
The Internal Revenue Service today warned of a new twist on an old phone scam as criminals use telephone numbers that mimic IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) to trick taxpayers […]
26th of March 2018
IRS Phone Scam Intensifies During Filing Season
As taxpayers are working to file their taxes, criminals are also hard at work — attempting to steal their money. While there are several versions of tax scams, the classic […]
13th of March 2018
Defendant’s ‘Lack of Personal Jurisdiction’ Defense Denied
A Cook County Court will see a case against a North Dakota company, thanks to a momentous order by Honorable Judge Clare E. McWilliams granting personal jurisdiction to the Illinois […]
23rd of January 2018
Going On Vacation?
Don’t let a winter forecast stop you from setting aside time for a vacation. If you are leaving home, there are certain measures you can take to protect your property […]
12th of December 2017
Educating young drivers on the negative impacts of distracted driving
Despite national efforts to crackdown on distracted driving by tightening laws, distracted drivers, many of them under the age of 21, are involved in distracted driving accidents. In 2015, alone, […]