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5 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Tax Refund Fraud

FICO

This year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will start accepting 2020 tax returns on February 12 , about two weeks later than usual. That’s positive news—because you definitely want to file your tax return as soon as possible, particularly if you’re claiming a refund. How do fraudsters commit tax refund fraud?

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Tipalti Pinpoints The Tipping Point Of AP Automation ROI

PYMNTS

There is a lot to consider, said Manish Vrishaketu, chief operating officer at supplier payments automation firm Tipalti , from vendor onboarding processes to tax compliance across borders. ” From Onboarding to Compliance. High-Growth, High Complexity.

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FinCEN identifies AML/CFT “priorities” for financial institutions

CFPB Monitor

The Priorities have been much-anticipated because, under the AML Act, regulators will review and examine financial institutions in part according to how their AML/CFT compliance programs incorporate and further the Priorities, “as appropriate.”. A prime example of this problem is the inclusion of “fraud” as a Priority.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 8: Drug Trafficking Organizations

Abrigo

The most common is known as a trade-based money laundering (TBML) scheme. FICO explains: “In its simplest definition, TBML is the process of disguising the proceeds of crime and moving value (i.e., FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 7: Fraud and COVID-19. financial system by relying on professional money laundering networks. Learn More.

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Why shell companies are so risky (and hard to spot)

Insights on Business

This makes sense, as two of the legitimate uses of shell companies are the ability to shield owners from litigation and as a vehicle for tax avoidance (not evasion). Besides reducing tax burdens, shell structures are a great mechanism for hiding money laundering and funds from organized crime activities as well.

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What The Streamlined Sales And Use Tax Agreement Means After Wayfair

PYMNTS

Businesses depend on the public services tax revenues pay for: roads that facilitate deliveries, courts where firms resolve legal disputes and regulators that help protect businesses from fraud. Even businesses eager to pay their share, however, may feel that complying with tax laws is complicated. .

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Why shell companies are so risky (and hard to spot)

Insights on Business

This makes sense, as two of the legitimate uses of shell companies are the ability to shield owners from litigation and as a vehicle for tax avoidance (not evasion). Besides reducing tax burdens, shell structures are a great mechanism for hiding money laundering and funds from organized crime activities as well.

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