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   Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money! This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
The risks and cost of tax refund anticipation loans, marketed as "Quick Cash" and "Instant Refunds."
  
   
   Frivolous Tax Arguments This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
IRS lists frivolous positions that taxpayers have recently been taking on their returns.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   Refund Anticipation Loans (Separate Website)
Consumer information about Refund Anticipation Loans marketed as "Instant Refunds" and "Quick Cash."
  
   
   Suspicious e-Mails and Identity Theft (Separate Website)
Fraudulent use of the IRS name or logo by scamsters in order to steal taxpayer's identity and assets.
  
   
   Video- Dirty Dozen Tax Schemes (Separate Website)
A list of common tax scams and schemes identified by the IRS.
  
   
   Video- Get Your Tax Rebate: Beware of Rebate Scams (Separate Website)
The only way you can get a 2008 economic stimulus payment (tax rebate) is by filing a tax return, not by giving your personal information to a scammer by phone or e-mail.
  
   
   Video- Phishing-Malware (Separate Website)
Information about putting yourself at risk by clicking on links or opening attachments from scam emails.
  
   
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