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Consumer Alert: Scammers Change Tactics, Once Again WASHINGTON Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a major threat to taxpayers, but now the IRS is receiving new reports of scammers calling under the guise of verifying tax return information over the phone. The latest variation being seen in the last few weeks tries to play off the current tax season. Scam artists call saying they have your tax return, and they just need to ver...Continue reading

Deciding Whether to Itemize or Use the Standard Deduction Most people claim the standard deduction when they file their federal tax return, but you may be able to lower your tax bill if you itemize. You can find out which way saves you the most by figuring your taxes both ways. The IRS offers these six tips to help you choose:... 1. Figure Your Itemized Deductions. Add up deductible expenses you paid during the year. These may include expenses such as: Home mortgage interest State and local income taxes or sales taxes (but not both) Real estate and personal property taxes Gifts to charities Casualty or theft losses Unreimbursed medical expenses Unreimbursed employee business expenses Special rules and limits apply. . 2. Know Your Standard Deduction. If you don’t itemize, your basic standard deduction for 2015 depends on your filing status: Single $6,300 Married Filing Jointly $12,600 Head of Household $9,250 Married Filing Separately $6,300 Qualifying Widow(er) $12,600 If you’re 65 or older or blind, your standard deduction is higher than these amounts. If someone can claim you as a dependent, your deduction may be limited. 3. Check the Exceptions. There are some situations where the law does not allow a person to claim the standard deduction. This rule applies if you are married filing a separate return and your spouse itemizes. In this case, you can’t claim a standard deduction. You usually will pay less tax if you itemize. See Publication 17 for more on these rules. 4. Use the IRS ITA Tool. Visit IRS.gov and use the Interactive Tax Assistant tool. It can help determine your standard deduction. It can also help you figure your itemized deductions. 5. File the Right Forms. To itemize your deductions, use Form 1040 and Schedule A, Itemized Deductions. You can take the standard deduction on Forms 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ. Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. These are your Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them on IRS.gov.

Dear friends, today marks the beginning of tax season. We are here waiting for you like every year. Open seven days a week.

Queridos amigos, hoy empieza la temporada de taxes. Los esperamos como todos los años. Abiertos los siete dias de la semana.

Dear customers, tax season has begun. Come and we will help you like every year. Open seven days a week. We'll be waiting for you!