Showing 14 posts from 2016.
Michigan Sales and Use Tax Audits: What You Need to Know
Sales and Use taxes are basically a 6 percent tax on the sale, use and consumption or storage of tangible personal property in the state of Michigan. Michigan has ramped up its enforcement of these two taxes. In short, Michigan is getting less revenue from its traditional tax basis so the state is really looking to enforce compliance with the sales and use tax more than what they used to. What does that mean for you? It means that you might get audited. Learn more about what you should do if you get audited in the video below.
Categories: Sales Tax, Use Tax
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Payroll & HR Professionals Beware: IRS alerts of Phishing Scheme
A new phishing email scheme that purports to be from company executives and requests personal information on employees was identified by the IRS. This email scheme, known as "spoofing," will contain for example the actual name of the CEO. The "CEO" sends an email to payroll or HR and requests a list of employees and information including social security numbers. For more information on this scheme, click here.
Foster Swift has also covered schemes regarding fake charities and discussed how to protect yourself from identity theft.
Categories: News & Events
Fake Charities Are on the IRS “Dirty Dozen List of Tax Scams” for 2016
Each year the IRS alerts taxpayers about potential tax scams, and publishes its list of the “Dirty Dozen” problem areas. In its 2016 list, the IRS warns taxpayers about fake charities, identified as “groups masquerading as charitable organizations to attract donations from unsuspecting contributors.”
According to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, “Fake charities set up by scam artists to steal your money or personal information are a recurring problem. Taxpayers should take the time to research organizations before giving their hard-earned money.” Read More ›
Categories: News & Events, Tax-Exempt Organizations
IRS Releases Tips to Help Protect Financial Accounts
Do you believe you are a victim of identity theft? The IRS recently released tips for using credit bureaus to help protect your financial accounts. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, the IRS suggests that you contact one of the three major credit bureaus to place a "fraud alert" on your credit account.
The three main credit bureaus are:
- www.Equifax.com/CreditReportAssistance; 888-766-0008.
- www.Experian.com/fraudalert; 888-397-3742.
- www.TransUnion.com/fraud; 800-680-7289.
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