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03/14/2012

In the News -- Tax Scams Strike in Tax Season

In tax season, scams include phishing emails that appear to be from IRS as well as identity theft, reports Giselle Phelps of KDAF-TV. Know your preparer and watch the details, advises Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas.

02/07/2012

CONSUMER ALERT - Mo Money Taxes

A national tax preparation company, Mo Money Taxes, is leaving many consumers with serious questions. The home office of Mo Money Taxes is in Memphis, TN, and police there have confiscated computers and shut the business. The West Michigan location is at 101 E Broadway Ave, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444-2166, and calls to that location are being forwarded to voicemail.

02/07/2012

BBB Consumer Alert: Mo Money Taxes

Memphis TN, February 7, 2012 – The BBB is issuing a consumer alert about Mo Money Taxes, a tax preparation company headquartered in Memphis. Mo Money Taxes has had an F rating with the BBB in Memphis for several years for failure to respond to consumer complaints. The BBB of the Mid-South has received 24 complaints on Mo Money Taxes in the past three years; 6 of those remain unanswered. Another 8 complaints that were recently filed are pending.

01/27/2012

BBB warns about Refund Anticipation Loans

Tax preparers often offer Refund Anticipation Loans to allow you to immediately receive your tax refund. However, RALs are not an actual refund from the IRS but are a short-term loan from the company.

03/29/2011

New Legislation Would Tax Electric Cars

Thinking about buying an environmentally-friendly car? You may want to consider possible legislation that would penalize electric cars for not using gas.

03/11/2011

BBB advises donors on tsunami relief efforts

In the wake of the most powerful earthquake to ever hit Japan, BBB warns donors to exercise caution when making donations to relief agencies and charities.

12/11/2009

BBB asks: Why pay to borrow your own money

Due to our nation’s current economic condition, many Americans may be more dependent on next year’s federal tax refund because of the recession.


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