It’s official. The tax-return campaign has begun in the United States. On January 27th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began the 2025 tax filing season. According to officials, more than 140 million returns are expected to be filed by the federal deadline of April 15th.
As a result, if American citizens want to avoid penalties from the Social Security Administration, they must file their tax returns during this time period.
Thus, the government agency in charge of ensuring tax compliance warned taxpayers about a practice that, if discovered during the filing process, could result in a USD 5,000 fine.
As a result, it is critical to pay attention to what one is doing and surround oneself with financial advisors who understand the workings of the United States’ Social Security and IRS systems.
Fines of USD 5000 for these taxpayers
The agency emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the truthfulness of tax returns, as if improper behavior is intentionally identified and investigated, the taxpayer will face sanctions from the institutions.
According to the IRS, any claim or filing based on a “position identified as too lenient” or demonstrating the intent to delay or impede tax administration will be subject to Fine 6702 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
Each return—or copy of a return—that claims an improper credit with the aforementioned characteristics will result in a $5,000 penalty. In the case of a joint return with such irregularities, the penalty will apply to both spouses, regardless of whether they filed together.
In short, the goal of this institution is to prevent fraud or taxpayers deducting taxes in order to pay less than they actually owe, regardless of family unit. As a result, as tax season approaches, the spotlight will be on any returns that appear suspicious.
Tax Return 2025
The Internal Revenue Service, for its part, warns that erroneous and malicious information is more prevalent during tax filing season.
In fact, as a security precaution, the Internal Revenue Service will send letters to taxpayers whose returns appear to have been completed by a “ghost preparer”. This term applies to any professional who fails to sign or include their PTIN (tax preparer identification number) on the return.
Furthermore, as stated by the Federal Administration, the review of specific sections of Form 1040 will be increased, and a new form for claiming the Fuel Tax Credit has been added, with the goal of preventing taxpayers from falling victim to scams that put them at risk.
In short, the IRS is warning about the risks of the 2025 Tax Return and bolstering online security measures to prevent fraudulent or criminal acts that expose citizens’ sensitive and personal information.