Pop quiz: Is fraud and embezzlement more common in small or large businesses? Unfor­tunately for small businesses, since they often lack the internal controls that are typically in place at larger organizations, they are more…

Upcoming Tax Deadlines June 15 – Second quarter 2023 individual estimated tax payments are due. August 1 – Due date for filing 2022 retirement or employee benefit plan returns (5500 series) for calendar year plans….

Tax season used to be the most common time to receive emails and phone calls from fraudsters posing as the IRS, but in reality, the threat is now year-round. The most common technique for identity…

The IRS has issued a renewed warning on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. In recent months, promoters and other third parties have continuously pushed ineligible taxpayers to file for the Employee Retention Credit even when…

The upcoming tax season is a prime opportunity for identity thieves who target your personal information through phishing scams. Here is what you need to know. Phishing requires bait Phishing is the act of creating…

This time of year, it’s important to protect yourself from holiday-related cons. If you’re planning to make year-end donations, learn how to spot a charity scam. Here are a few big red flags: Popup charities….

The devastating news coming out of Ukraine has led many Americans to contribute to humanitarian relief charities and collection drives in recent weeks. But with such a rise in high-profile donations also comes an increase…