JVG & Associates

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JVG & Associates is hiring again!

As a small family-owned business, our primary form of advertising is word-of-mouth. We appreciate that our clients consistently recommend us to their friends and associates, and we believe that these relationships are what set us apart from larger firms. And so, we ask all of you to share this among your networks so that we can take the same approach as we fill this vacancy.

As many of you know, the culture of a small business is special. We must have someone who is trustworthy and responsible. We wish to find someone who can interact well with our clients; who can communicate kindly and clearly, whether it is in person, over the phone, or over an email. And we simply want to be sure that the person who joins us will be able to connect well with us and have enjoyment and success as a long-term member of the team.

The ideal candidate:
- Has basic accounting and tax preparation skills. Some training will be available on the job.
- Has experience with using both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, in person, over the phone, and in written form.
- Is comfortable with the varied responsibilities associated with a small office environment.
- Is prepared for the heightened pace and level of responsibility during the January-April busy season.
- Has a reasonable understanding of basic math and is prepared to learn more about the accounting profession.

This is currently a position offering 30+ hours a week, but that may change as the new hire is able to accept more tasks and responsibilities. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to [email protected]

Thank you for sharing this among your colleagues.

JVG & Associates is hiring again!

As a small family-owned business, our primary form of advertising is word-of-mouth. We appreciate that our clients consistently recommend us to their friends and associates, and we believe that these relationships are what set us apart from larger firms. And so, we ask all of you to share this among your networks so that we can take the same approach as we fill this vacancy.

As many of you know, the culture of a small business is special. We must have someone who is trustworthy and responsible. We wish to find someone who can interact well with our clients; who can communicate kindly and clearly, whether it is in person, over the phone, or over an email. And we simply want to be sure that the person who joins us will be able to connect well with us and have enjoyment and success as a long-term member of the team.

The ideal candidate:

- Has experience with using both Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, in person, over the phone, and in written form.
- Is comfortable with the varied responsibilities associated with a small office environment.
- Is prepared for the heightened pace and level of responsibility during the January-April busy season.
- Has a reasonable understanding of basic math and is prepared to learn more about the accounting profession.

This is currently a part-time position, but that may change as the new hire is able to accept more tasks and responsibilities. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to [email protected]

Thank you for sharing this among your colleagues.

Our phone lines are being worked on. If you are trying to reach us by phone and cannot get through, you can email [email protected]

Issue Number: IRS Tax Tip 2017-19
Inside This Issue
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Be Alert to Scammers Who Pose as the IRS
Scammers pretending to be from the IRS continue to target taxpayers. These scams take many different forms. Among the most common are phone calls and fake emails. Thieves use the IRS name, logo or a fake website to try and steal money from taxpayers. Identity theft can also happen with such scams.
Taxpayers need to be cautious of phone calls or automated messages from scammers who claim to be from the IRS. These criminals often say the taxpayer owes money. They also demand immediate payment. Scammers also lie to taxpayers and say they are due a refund. They do this to lure their victims into giving their bank account information over the phone. The IRS warns taxpayers not to fall for these scams.
Below are tips that will help avoid becoming a victim during the summer months and throughout the year:
The IRS will NOT:
• Call to demand immediate payment using specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS first mails a bill to taxpayers who owe taxes. If the IRS assigns a case to a Private Debt Collector (PCA), both the IRS and the authorized collection agency send a letter to the taxpayer. Payment is always to the United States Treasury.
• Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have the taxpayer arrested for not paying.
• Demand payment of taxes without giving the taxpayer the opportunity to question or appeal the amount owed.
• Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
If a taxpayer does not owe any tax, they should:
• Contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. Use TIGTA’s “IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting” web page to report the incident.
• Report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission. Use the “FTC Complaint Assistant” on FTC.gov. Please add "IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments of your report.
If a taxpayer is not sure whether they owe any tax, they can view their tax account information on IRS.gov to find out.
Taxpayers should also watch out for emails and websites looking to steal personal information. An IRS phishing scam is an unsolicited, bogus email that claims to come from the IRS. Criminals often use fake refunds, phony tax bills or threats of an audit. Some emails link to fake websites that look real. The scammers’ goal is to lure victims to give up their personal and financial information. If they’re successful, they use it to steal a victim’s money and their identity.
For taxpayers who get a ‘phishing’ email, the IRS offers this advice:
• Don’t reply to the message.
• Don’t give out personal or financial information.
• Forward the email to [email protected]. Then delete it.
• Do not open any attachments or click on any links. They may have malicious code that will infect your computer.
More information on how to report phishing or phone scams is available on IRS.gov/phishing.
Avoid scams. The IRS does not initiate contact using social media or text message. The first contact normally comes in the mail. Those wondering if they owe money to the IRS can view their tax account information on IRS.gov to find out.

Report Phishing and Online Scams The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.

The FAFSA for the 2017-2018 school year can now be filed using the information from the 2015 return. This is a permanent change. The FAFSA can be filed starting 10/1 each year. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/about/announcements/fafsa-changes

FAFSA Changes for 2017–18 Starting with the 2017–18 FAFSA, the application is now available earlier and requests earlier income information.

Our main phone line is still down. We can be reached on our second line 317-783-6578 or by email [email protected]

Happy Monday! Our main phone line is currently down. If you need to contact us, our second line is working (for now) 317-783-6578 or we can be reached via email, [email protected]