An individual tax return is a government form that reports all income for the previous year and any taxes due on it.

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Question: What are the latest tax scams to watch out for? Answer: Tax scams aren’t new — but the technology behind them has changed dramatically. In 2026, criminals aren’t just sending sloppy phishing ...

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WXIN/WTTV — As we get closer to the tax filing deadline, the Better Business Bureau is sending out an annual warning about “ghost” tax preparers. Since 2006, the IRS has required anyone who gets paid ...

A Jacksonville tax preparer was sentenced to 18 months in prison for filing false tax returns. Survalarie Harris must also pay $1.8 million in restitution to the IRS. An undercover IRS agent hired ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — News 19’s Ellie Byrd sat down with Karen Reeves, the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama, to give you tips ahead of tax season for a scam-free ...

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For the third time since December, a Polk County tax preparer has been sentenced to prison over fraudulent tax returns. U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday sentenced Timothy Smith of Winter Haven ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — New tax laws may add some complexity to your tax filing this year. Now, many are asking themselves if they should hire a professional or file their own taxes. 2026 tax season is ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — A suburban woman faces accusations of filing more than 25 fraudulent tax returns for clients of her suburban tax preparation business. Jaydine Brown, 43, of Chicago Heights faces 26 ...