PLEASE READ URGENT

The number of fraudulent "IRS" calls or e-mails reported in January were 4 times what was reported in January last year.  This is a very serious issue.  Do not open any e-mail that claims to be from the IRS and if you are one of my clients, there is no harm in calling me to see if an e-mail is actually from me.  Its a good time to also do virus and malware scans on your hard drives.  It also may be a good time to go over proper internet use with your kids, you don't want them clicking on something that could result in all of your info getting in the wrong person's hands.

IR-2016-28: Consumers Warned of New Surge in IRS E-mail Schemes during 2016 Tax Season; Tax Industry Also Targeted

IRS Tax Tip 2016-19: Scam Calls and Emails Using IRS as Bait Persist

 These scams are still going on please remember do not EVER give out personal information over the phone to anyone that calls you out of the blue.  The IRS will never call you and demand payment, they also will never threaten to arrest you, as owing taxes is not a criminal matter, it is a civil infraction.
IRS Tax Tip 2016-19: Scam Calls and Emails Using IRS as Bait Persist

IR-2016-12: Identity Theft Is an Ongoing Concern and on the IRS Annual “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams to Avoid

IR-2016-12: Identity Theft Is an Ongoing Concern and on the IRS Annual “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams to Avoid

Because of the ongoing identity theft issues with the IRS.  Boucher Tax and Accounting Services will now be required to keep a copy of your picture ID when we prepare your returns.  This is for your protection should there ever be an issue in the future, we can prove to the IRS that the return prepared by Boucher Tax and Accounting was the correct return.