Get help this tax season
Get free tax help
If you think you need help preparing your taxes, several South Florida groups offer free assistance, Tthe IRS also can help you find a free group at 800-906-9887. More >>
Minimize the odds of becoming an identity theft victim
What you can do to minimize the odds of becoming an identity theft victim: More >>
Protect your mail
The theft of mail from residential mailboxes is an increasing problem. Con artists use mail to obtain your identity information and to steal checks and other items of value. This problem can be reduced or minimized by following these tips: More >>
ID theft, other fraud cases up nearly 50% during tax season
Reports of identification theft and other fraud cases have recently jumped nearly 50 percent nationwide as the federal tax season gets underway, a Federal Trade Commission representative reported Friday after meeting with U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and local law enforcement officials in Fort Lauderdale. More >>
4 reminders as you work on your federal taxes
Now we are into the federal tax season, here are four important reminders as you work on your 2011 returns: More >>
You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure
Now is the time to make the hard decision: Are you going to walk away from your underwater home? More >>
Walmart stores offer tax preparation help from Jackson Hewitt, H&R Block
Walmart has partnered with Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and H&R Block to provide customers with an easy way to get taxes completed in Walmart stores nationwide while shopping. More >>
S. Fla. gets one of first IRS video conferencing sites
South Florida is one of 12 sites nationwide offering video conferencing as the Internal Revenue Service begins accepting e-file and Free File returns today, Tuesday, Jan. 17. More >>
IRS moves more quickly to help identity theft victims
The Internal Revenue Service in Plantation had shorter lines Wednesday as staffers processed more quickly the paperwork of identity theft victims. The agency's workers were not turning away people as they had last week. More >>
IRS can take 18 months to give refunds to victims of identity theft
Watchdogs are seeking improvements over how the Internal Revenue Service is handling identity theft that robs the U.S. Treasury of money and creates heartaches for victims who can wait 18 months for their refund. More >>
2 winning strategies to save more this year
You may not think you can save with rising gas and food prices throughout South Florida. More >>
Free mobile unit to prepare tax returns for low-income families
Coming to a Broward location near you this tax season: An RV filled with workers who will help low-income families fill out their federal tax returns free of charge. More >>