THE
Internal Revenue Service released the annual "Dirty Dozen" ranking of tax scams,
reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season. Many of these scams peak
during filing season as people prepare their tax returns.
The following
are the Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2012:
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Identity Theft
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Phishing
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Return Preparer Fraud
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Hiding Income Offshore
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"Free Money" from the IRS & Tax Scams Involving Social Security
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False/Inflated Income and Expenses
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False Form 1099 Refund Claims
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Frivolous Arguments
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Falsely Claiming Zero Wages
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Abuse of Charitable Organizations and Deductions
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Disguised Corporate Ownership
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Misuse of Trusts
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