Be Wary of Scammers Masquerading as the IRS

Be wary of scammers masquerading as the IRS
With tax season under way, scammers are targeting consumers with phishing scams, according to BBB's Heather Clary. If you receive a suspicious e-mail asking for personal details, don't click on links, she said. Instead, leave your e-mail account, and go to the organization's website using the address you know to be correct. ClipSyndicate/WTVQ-TV (Lexington, Ky.) (2/8)
Don't miss out on these often overlooked tax deductions
Many Americans pay more than they have to on their taxes because they don't take full advantage of available deductions and credits. To avoid overpaying, you should be aware of small-business deductions such as those for companies that pay for health care or have acquired assets. BPlans.com/Up and Running Blog (2/7)
States look to collect e-commerce taxes
Amazon is backing federal legislation designed to standardize the way states collect sales taxes from online transactions, but the bill is stalled in Congress, according to this article. In the meantime, states are developing their own initiatives. USA TODAY (2/8)
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