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Get the Information You Need for Tax Season 2021





The 2021 tax season officially starts Friday, February 12. Have you prepared your tax records and other important documents to file successfully? Here are a few tips from USAGov to guide you through the process:

Figure out if you need to file. Do you own a business, have an income or even make money in the U.S. as a non-citizen in 2020? You may need to file this year.

Get help with your taxes. Explore tools and programs to help you file, such as IRS online services and tax assistance for the elderly.

Access the tax forms you need. You will need federal, state and other special forms to file depending on your situation.

Get tax information in your state. Learn how to pay your state taxes and find out about resources in your area that can help you through the process.




Is That Call From Social Security Actually a Scam?




The methods scammers use to defraud their victims are getting very sophisticated. One of the most common scams involves phone calls from fraudsters who claim to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA). In addition to telling victims that their Social Security number has been compromised, scammers are using other tactics like using real Social Security officials’ names.

To avoid having your money or personal information stolen, learn the warning signs of these scams, including the newest methods scammers are using to trick their victims.