IRS Identity Protection (IP) PIN

PIN Pad

Taxpayers should be receiving their IP PIN letters this month. That number will be required to file your 2019 tax returns. The IRS IP PIN is a 6-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers (opted-in or victim of identity theft) the your Social Security Number (SSN) from being used for fraudulent federal tax returns. If you … Read more

AZ-TPT Electronic Filing Mandate

AZ DOR

As of January 1st, 2020 the Arizona Department of Revenue (AZ DOR) implemented mandatory electronic filing requirements. Failure to file and/or pay electronically now results in substantial penalties. Paper-filed returns: 5% penalty Check payments: 5% penalty So if you file a paper return and mail a check payment, AZ DOR can tack on a 10% … Read more

2020 Arizona Minimum Wage Increase

As of January 1, 2020 Arizona’s Minimum Wage became $12.00. Except for Flagstaff, which is higher at $13.00 per hour. Tip Credit Wage also went up one dollar. Flagstaff’s tip credit wage rose to $10.00 per hour. While the rest of Arizona increased to $9.00.   Minimum Wage Tip Credit Wage   2019 2020 2019 … Read more

New IRS Email Phishing Scam

Phishing

Another email IRS impersonation scam campaign is spreading across the nation. This new email phishing scam utilizes compromised websites and web addresses constructed to resemble IRS.gov. By infecting websites with malware, hackers might be able to gain control over your computer or covertly download software that tracks keystrokes, eventually divulging passwords to sensitive accounts, such … Read more

Teslas Being Stolen With Key Fob Sniffing Hack

Tesla

Thieves recently used traditional “key fob relay” attacks (affects all vehicles with key fobs, not just Teslas) to copy key fob signals and extend it to the vehicle in order to unlock and drive away. Secure Tesla with PIN to Drive In response to these recent attacks, Tesla began pushing updates with extra layers of … Read more

Reconstructing Financial and Tax Records After a Natural Disaster

Reconstructing your financial records may be essential for tax purposes, getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement after a natural disaster. Taxpayers often need certain records to prove their loss and value thereof. Accurately estimated losses may help more loan and grant money become available. There are simple steps that can help taxpayers who have lost … Read more