by Anthony Martin, CPA | Dec 7, 2021 | Tax Tips and News
With the passage of Thanksgiving, Americans are shifting into gifting mode. For many, that means giving a holiday monetary gift to a well-deserving charity of one sort or another. Unfortunately, scammers can use this noble intention to enrich themselves through fake...
by Anthony Martin, CPA | Dec 7, 2021 | Tax Tips and News
Six little numbers. They could be all the difference between a happy taxpayer and someone who’s fallen victim to identity thieves. The six numbers make up an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number, also known as an IP PIN, and they can help to keep...
by Anthony Martin, CPA | Dec 7, 2021 | Tax Tips and News
Aside from being required by the FTC to have a written data security plan, criminals have increasingly been targeting tax professionals with phishing emails and social media messages. The pandemic—it turns out—has simply given them even more opportunities to create...
by Anthony Martin, CPA | Dec 7, 2021 | Tax Tips and News
We’re not trying to be alarming, but if you’ve got a small business, there’s someone looking over your shoulder—and we’re not talking about the government. They are, however, scammers and identity thieves, looking to use the business’ confidential information to file...