Category Archives: consumer laws

Beware of Bogus IRS Emails

Posted on November 14, 2019 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2013-19 Inside This Issue The IRS receives thousands of reports every year from taxpayers who receive emails out-of-the-blue claiming to be from the IRS. Scammers use the IRS name or logo to make the message appear … Continue reading →

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Social Security Benefits and Your Taxes

Posted on October 2, 2019 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2013-24 Inside This Issue Some people must pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. If you get Social Security, you should receive a Form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement, by early February. The form shows the … Continue reading →

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IRS Intensifies National Crackdown on Identity Theft

Posted on August 6, 2019 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IR-2013-17 Inside This Issue WASHINGTON – Continuing a year-long enforcement push against refund fraud and identity theft, the Internal Revenue Service today announced the results of a massive national sweep in recent weeks targeting identity theft suspects in 32 … Continue reading →

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Additional Protection for US Consumers

Posted on October 1, 2016 by FCA Admin

President Obama wants to create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency.  The purpose of the agency is to protect consumer credit and their banking transactions.  Additionally, The Federal Reserve Bank will have the added responsibility of supervising large financial institutions and … Continue reading →

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IRS Offers Tips to Reduce Big Refunds and Prevent Tax Bills

Posted on September 6, 2016 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-22 Inside This Issue The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that it’s not too late to adjust their 2015 tax withholding to avoid big tax refunds or tax bills when they file their tax return … Continue reading →

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New IRS YouTube Video – How to Check on Your Refund

Posted on January 21, 2016 by FCA Admin

  Issue Number:    Special Edition IRS Tax Tip 2013-06   With the April 15 tax filing deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service created a new YouTube video to provide taxpayers more details and tips to check on their tax refund. The … Continue reading →

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Four Things You Should Know if You Barter

Posted on February 5, 2014 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2014-26 Inside This Issue Bartering is the trading of one product or service for another. Often there is no exchange of cash. Small businesses sometimes barter to get products or services they need. For example, a … Continue reading →

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Eight Tax Benefits for Parents

Posted on December 2, 2013 by FCA Admin

Inside This Issue Your children may help you qualify for valuable tax benefits, such as certain credits and deductions. If you are a parent, here are eight benefits you shouldn’t miss when filing taxes this year. 1. Dependents. In most cases, … Continue reading →

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Five Important Tips on Gambling Income and Losses

Posted on June 6, 2013 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-24 Inside This Issue Whether you roll the dice, bet on the ponies, play cards or enjoy slot machines, you should know that as a casual gambler, your gambling winnings are fully taxable and must … Continue reading →

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Who Should File a 2012 Tax Return?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS TAX TIP 2013-01 Inside This Issue If you received income during 2012, you may need to file a tax return in 2013. The amount of your income, your filing status, your age and the type of income you … Continue reading →

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