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10/17/2012

BBB Advice for Dealing with Storm Damage

The aftermath of a storm often brings out people looking to take advantage of those who need help cleaning up and repairing storm damage. Folks who are anxious to get their homes and yards back to normal should be on the lookout for scams involving clean-up efforts, tree or limb removal, and fence and home repairs.

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.

09/06/2011

Flurry of tax scams in area prompts IRS warning

The Internal Revenue Service has issued an alert saying that it has seen an increase in tax-return-related scams recently, especially in the Memphis area. Many of the scams are directed at taxpayers who normally don't even have to file a return. The elderly and recipients of Social Security and other benefits are prime targets of the crooks.

02/21/2011

Consumers Sound off to BBB with Complaints on Tax Preparers

According to a Council of Better Business Bureau (CBBB) analysis, nearly one-third (32.5 percent) of complaints against tax preparation companies located throughout the U.S. allege that the preparer made an error or mistake in the tax return, often requiring the consumer to pay fines or added fees to rectify the problem.


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