The Truth About Tax Scams

by Steve Weisman

Overview

This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Avoiding Scams (9780132333856) by Steve Weisman. Available in print and digital formats.

 

“Too good to be true” income tax scams that can lead you to disaster--and sometimes even to prison!

 

Unfortunately, the almost universal desire to avoid paying income taxes can be exploited by con men. There also are some people who believe that the federal income tax itself is a scam. This belief is also used by con artists. Even our fear of the IRS and our desire to follow their rules can be used against us….

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780132657907
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	11/30/2010
Series:	FT Press Delivers Elements
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	15
Sales rank:	578,753
File size:	196 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Steve Weisman hosts the nationally syndicated radio show A Touch of Grey, heard on more than 50 radio stations. He has been an award-winning talk show host and commentator for over 20 years. A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, he specializes in estate planning, probate, and elder law. He has taught at the University of Massachusetts, Curry College, and Boston University, and is now an adjunct faculty member at Bentley College. A legal editor and columnist for Talkers Magazine, he writes on legal matters for publications ranging from The Boston Globe to Playboy. Weisman has earned a Certificate of Merit from the American Bar Association for excellence in legal journalism, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. His books include A Guide to Elder Planning and 50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit.