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Every challenge carries a lesson. Every obstacle is an opportunity to grow stronger, wiser, and more determined. And som...
10/12/2026

Every challenge carries a lesson. Every obstacle is an opportunity to grow stronger, wiser, and more determined. And sometimes, the very experiences that test us the most are the ones that reveal just how capable we truly are.

Your journey is still unfolding, and your greatest chapters may still be ahead. 💙💛

- BELNAVIS 💙💛

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #12: Aggressive or misleading Offer in Compromise marketing (“OIC mills”).“We Can Settle Your IRS Debt fo...
10/09/2026

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #12: Aggressive or misleading Offer in Compromise marketing (“OIC mills”).

“We Can Settle Your IRS Debt for Pennies on the Dollar!”
You've heard the commercials.

But here's what they often leave out:
Not everyone qualifies for an IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC).

An Offer in Compromise is a legitimate IRS program that may allow certain taxpayers to settle tax debt for less than the full amount owed.

The problem is with companies sometimes called “OIC mills” that aggressively market the program to taxpayers who may have little or no chance of qualifying.

Before paying thousands of dollars to a company promising to “settle” your IRS debt:

✔️ Determine whether you may actually qualify.
✔️ Understand ALL available IRS resolution options.
✔️ Be cautious of guaranteed outcomes.
✔️ Work with a qualified tax professional who evaluates your complete financial situation.

Sometimes an Offer in Compromise is the right strategy, sometimes it's an installment agreement, penalty relief or another resolution option makes more sense.

Good tax resolution starts with analysis, not promises.

DIRTY DOZEN #11: Spear-phishing and malware campaigns targeting tax professionals & businesses“Hi, I'm a new client. I'...
10/08/2026

DIRTY DOZEN #11: Spear-phishing and malware campaigns targeting tax professionals & businesses

“Hi, I'm a new client. I've attached my prior-year tax return.”
Looks normal, but the attachment may contain malware.

The IRS warns that tax professionals and businesses continue to be targeted by sophisticated spear-phishing campaigns disguised as new-client inquiries, document requests and other routine communications.

Criminals may be trying to gain access to:

🔐 Email accounts
💳 Financial information
📂 Client records
🪪 Social Security numbers
🏦 Banking information
💻 Entire computer systems

Before opening an unexpected attachment or clicking a link, verify the sender, especially when sensitive information is involved.

09/28/2026

I'm excited to be joining an amazing group of women for the 5th Annual Smyrna Business Association Women's Business Forum! 💜
I'll be participating in the Financial Wellness Panel, where we'll discuss financial health, smart tax planning, wealth building, and making informed financial decisions.
As BELNAVIS celebrates 10 years in business, I'm especially grateful for opportunities like this to share my experience, connect with fellow professionals, and empower other women on their journeys to purpose and profit.
Ladies, whether you're an entrepreneur, an aspiring business owner, or simply looking to take greater control of your financial future, I'd love to see you there!

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #10:Overstated withholding schemes (fabricated wage/withholding data). A tax refund isn't free money.Gene...
09/15/2026

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #10:
Overstated withholding schemes (fabricated wage/withholding data).

A tax refund isn't free money.

Generally, it's the result of taxes you've already paid, refundable credits you're legally entitled to, or both.

Scammers continue promoting schemes that involve fabricating or inflating federal income tax withholding to create a refund that doesn't actually exist.

The IRS specifically warns about schemes involving information reported on forms such as W-2s, 1099s, retirement distributions and other documents.

Here's the thing, the IRS receives copies of many of these forms too.

When the numbers on your return don't match third-party records, processing can be delayed while the IRS investigates.

And an improper refund claim can lead to much more than a delayed refund; you could also face penalties and interest.

Your tax return should report actual events; not numbers designed to produce the refund you want.

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #9: Non-cash charitable contribution schemes. The IRS continues to scrutinize arrangements involving infl...
09/10/2026

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #9:
Non-cash charitable contribution schemes.

The IRS continues to scrutinize arrangements involving inflated valuations of donated property, including certain:

🏞️ Conservation easements
🎨 Artwork
🏠 Property
📦 Other non-cash assets

Charitable contributions are absolutely a legitimate part of tax planning.

Artificially inflating the value isn't.

If a promoter's primary sales pitch is:

“You'll get a deduction worth several times what you paid…”
then it's time to ask more questions.

Legitimate tax planning is based on the tax law, proper valuation, documentation and economic substance, not manufacturing deductions.

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #8: Ghost preparers.Does Your Tax Preparer Sign Your Return? If not, you may have a ghost preparer.A ghos...
09/09/2026

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #8:

Ghost preparers.

Does Your Tax Preparer Sign Your Return? If not, you may have a ghost preparer.

A ghost preparer prepares a tax return but refuses to sign it or include their required Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).

Why would someone do that?

Sometimes it's because they don't want their name associated with questionable deductions, inflated credits or fraudulent refunds.

🚩 Other warning signs:

• They base their fee on the size of your refund.
• They promise unusually large refunds before reviewing your records.
• They ask you to sign a blank return.
• They want your refund deposited into their account.
• They disappear after filing.

Remember:

Your name is on the tax return.

Even when someone else prepares it, you remain responsible for the information reported.

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #7: “Bogus “Self-Employment Tax Credit” promotion.”The IRS is warning taxpayers about misleading promotio...
09/08/2026

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #7:
“Bogus “Self-Employment Tax Credit” promotion.”

The IRS is warning taxpayers about misleading promotions for a broad “Self-Employment Tax Credit.”

Promoters may make it sound as though simply being self-employed automatically qualifies you for thousands of dollars.

It doesn't.

Eligibility for tax credits depends on very specific provisions, facts and circumstances.

Before allowing anyone to submit your return with a credit claim:

✔️ Ask exactly which tax provision they're using.
✔️ Ask why you qualify.
✔️ Ask what documentation supports the claim.
✔️ Get a second opinion if the promise sounds unusually generous.

YOUR tax return is ultimately YOUR responsibility.

Don't let the promise of “free money” turn into an expensive IRS problem.

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #6: Abusive undistributed long-term capital gains claims.The IRS is seeing an increase in questionable cl...
09/07/2026

🚨 DIRTY DOZEN #6:
Abusive undistributed long-term capital gains claims.

The IRS is seeing an increase in questionable claims involving Form 2439, Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains. Form 2439 has a legitimate tax purpose for shareholders of certain regulated investment companies and real estate investment trusts.

The problem?

Promoters may encourage taxpayers to report inflated or completely fabricated amounts to generate improper refundable credit, including claims supposedly connected to organizations that aren't legitimate investment funds or REITs.

If someone presents you with an unfamiliar tax strategy promising a large refund based on investment income you don't recognize:

Ask where the numbers come from and have the strategy independently reviewed by a qualified tax professional.

A large refund isn't a win if you have to repay it, with penalties and interest.

Today, we honor the dedication, resilience, and hard work of everyone who help build stronger families, businesses, and ...
09/07/2026

Today, we honor the dedication, resilience, and hard work of everyone who help build stronger families, businesses, and communities.
"There is no job with a future in it; the future is in the one who does the job." - Eric Butterworth
Happy Labor Day from all of us at BELNAVIS!

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