U.S. Attorney, IRS Remind Taxpayers to Accurately File, Beware of Fraudsters
Taxpayers found to be committing fraud may be subject to penalties including payment of taxes owed plus interest, fines and jail time. Continue reading…
View ArticleLaramie County Sheriff’s Office Issues Identity Theft Warning
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is warning people about an increase in identity theft cases in the area. Continue reading…
View ArticleIRS Delays Federal Income Tax Filing to May 17
The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming CPA Facing Prison After Pleading Guilty to Tax Fraud
Charging documents say Edman willfully counseled taxpayers in the preparation of a Form 1040 for calendar year 2014 knowing the form was false. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming Man Facing Federal Tax Fraud Charges
Thomas is scheduled to face an arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kelly Rankin in Cheyenne on April 8. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming: You May Qualify for an Additional Stimulus Check
The COVID-19 pandemic has been financially difficult for a lot of people in the Cowboy State. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming CPA Sentenced to 120 Days in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud
A Rock Springs CPA who pleaded guilty in March to aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns has been sentenced to 120 days in federal prison. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheney Co-Sponsors Legislation Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance
Cheney stated she is "proud to be a co-sponsor of legislation that will protect individuals' freedoms and will push back against attempts to use the IRS to invade people's privacy." Continue reading…
View Article10 Tips to Avoid Falling Victim to Fraud This Tax Season
Tax season is here, and the IRS is reminding taxpayers of the importance of choosing a reputable tax preparer and protecting their personal information. Continue reading…
View ArticleFormer Laramie Business Operator Gets Prison for Tax Evasion
A former Laramie business operator who pleaded guilty to tax evasion has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $356,000 in restitution. Continue reading…
View ArticleGOP senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
An influential Republican senator says the Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration directive to cancel discretionary bonuses because of...
View ArticleDelinquent Tax Scam Reported
Blust says the caller often provides a phony IRS agent badge number, and in some cases may know the intended victim's Social Security number. Continue reading…
View ArticleIRS: You Can Begin Filing Taxes January 31st [VIDEO]
Officials with the Internal Revenue Service are saying that the first day people can file tax returns is the last day of January. Continue reading…
View ArticleNevada Groups Sue the Federal Government Over Wild Horses [AUDIO]
Two Nevada organizations have sued the federal government, alleging mismanagement of wild horses has led to excessive damage to rangelands and the animals themselves. Officials with the Internal...
View ArticleIRS Urges Identity Theft Precautions
A spokeswoman for the Internal Revenue Service says there are several steps people can take to protect themselves from identity theft as they file their income tax return this year. Karen Connelly with...
View ArticleIRS Warns Of Simple Errors
For people who ask to have their refund direct deposited into their bank account, correct account numbers and bank routing numbers are critical. Continue reading…
View ArticleFree Tax Preparation And Information Available
People with family incomes up to $65,000 may be eligible for the service Continue reading…
View ArticleHave You Filed Your Taxes Yet? April 15 Is Rapidly Approaching [Poll]
In case you forgot, your 2013 federal tax return is due next Tuesday, April 15th. Oh, were you hoping to skip over that day on the calendar? (It's also Passover...so might as well find those two birds...
View ArticleEnzi: IRS Botched Payments Cost Taxpayers Money
The IRS has improperly paid out more than $20 billion in tax credits, according to a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report released Tuesday. Continue reading…
View ArticleCasper Businessman Sonny Pilcher Sentenced to Prison
U.S. District Court Judge Alan Johnson sentenced Casper Businessman Sonny Pilcher to 12 months in prison followed by one year probation on tax charges. Continue reading…
View ArticleTax Audit ‘Red Flags’ From The IRS As We Approach Tax Day In Cheyenne
Every year, or so it seems, the I.R.S. is out to unveil monies that have been stashed overseas or in some other haven that they deem to be a 'red flag' area. Continue reading…
View ArticleIRS: Save Documents At Least Three Years
Internal Revenue Service spokeswoman Karen Connelly says taxpayers should save most documents related to their tax return for at least three years. Continue reading…
View ArticleTrio Convicted In Tax Fraud Scheme
Two Cheyenne residents and a Sedona, Arizona woman have been convicted in federal court on conspiracy to commit fraud and obstructing a grand jury in connection with scheme to avoid paying federal...
View ArticleExtra Time To File
The deadline for filing income taxes is a few days later than usual this year Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming School District Faces Tax Penalty, Hopes for Waiver
Sarvey says the U.S. Internal Revenue Service initially sought a $60,000 fine. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Version Of IRS Scam Reported in Wyoming
Con artists have been working to improve a classic phone scam. Continue reading…
View ArticlePhony Tax Scams
Some of the scams are well executed and sound very realistic. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe IRS Phone Scam Is Back
Some of the calls spoof the IRS toll-free number to appear to be legitimate. Continue reading…
View ArticleBattle Over Border Wall Continues With IRS and TV Address
Nancy Pelosi said the House would begin passing individual bills this week that would reopen federal agencies, starting with the Treasury Department to ensure Americans receive their tax refunds ....
View ArticlePhony Marshals Scam Reported
The person is told they will be arrested unless immediate payment is made either via a cashier's check or a Green Dot debit card. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheyenne Mayor Owes More Than $196K in Back Taxes
Cheyenne's first female mayor is functioning in the red when it comes to paying her taxes. Continue reading…
View ArticleIncome Tax Filing Deadline Moved From April 15 to July 15
The administration had announced earlier in the week that it would delay the payments. Continue reading…
View ArticleCoronavirus Scams Being Reported
Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to unleash a whole new set of scams. Continue reading…
View ArticleIRS Warns Taxpayers About COVID-19 Economic Impact Payment Scams
Taxpayers are encouraged not to engage potential scammers online or on the phone. Continue reading…
View ArticleMan Ordered to Pay $700K+ for Fraud Involving Wyoming Restaurants
A California man has been ordered to pay more than $700,000 for defrauding the government with revenue suppression software used by Wyoming restaurants. Continue reading…
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