Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. February We will be hosting informational events in partnership with the Office of Consumer Protection at Senior Communities throughout the month of April, including those listed here:. April 5th from p. April 8th from a. Register Here! April 25th from p. They will discuss common fraudulent activities, scams and other types of financial exploitation that target seniors and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Awareness and prevention is the first step in safeguarding your assets. Planning ahead for financial wellbeing and the possibility of diminished financial capacity is critical.
Reporting and early intervention that results in loss prevention is imperative. Please join us for this informative session to learn more! Senior citizens and those who care for them need to be on alert for tax scams targeting older Americans. In an effort to make filing taxes easier, the IRS reminds seniors born before Jan.
According to the IRS, impersonators and other scammers are known to target groups with limited English proficiency. As phone scams pose a major threat to people with limited access to information, including individuals not entirely comfortable with the English language, the IRS has added new features to help those who are more comfortable in a language other than English.
Once they complete and submit the schedule, they will receive future communications in that selected language preference. Additionally, the IRS is providing tax information, forms and publications in many languages other than English. Beware of "Ghost Preparers. Paid preparers must sign and include their PTIN on the return. Not signing a return is a red flag that the paid preparer may be looking to make a quick profit by promising a big refund or charging fees based on the size of the refund.
