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Another Scam Alert

The IRS has issued another consumer alert regarding a new, two-step e-mail scam that falsely promises recipients they will receive $80 for participating in an online customer satisfaction survey. In the scam, a taxpayer receives an unsolicited e-mail that appears to come from the IRS. The e-mail contains a URL linking to an online “Member Satisfaction Survey.” The e-mail notifies the recipient that he or she has been randomly selected to participate in a survey. In return, the IRS will credit $80 to the taxpayer’s account. The link to the survey and a copyright statement at the bottom of the e-mail reference the IRS. The survey form features the IRS logo. Don’t be fooled. The IRS never initiates contact with taxpayers through e-mail..

Tax Credit For New Wheels

You can still save some tax money before the end of the year. The IRS says that purchasers of qualified General Motors Corp. hybrid vehicles may continue to claim the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit. The credit amount and qualified vehicles include:

• Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 2WD, Model Years 2006
  and 2007 – $250
• Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 4WD, Model Years 2006
  and 2007 – $650
• GMC Sierra Hybrid 2WD, Model Years 2006 and 2007 – $250
• GMC Sierra Hybrid 4WD, Model Years 2006 and 2007 – $650
• Saturn Vue Green Line, Model Year 2007 – $650
• Saturn Aura Hybrid, Model Year 2007 – $1,300

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