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Cheney stated she is "proud to be a co-sponsor of legislation that will protect individuals' freedoms and will push back against attempts to use the IRS to invade people's privacy."

A Rock Springs CPA who pleaded guilty in March to aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns has been sentenced to 120 days in federal prison.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been financially difficult for a lot of people in the Cowboy State.

Thomas is scheduled to face an arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kelly Rankin in Cheyenne on April 8.

Charging documents say Edman willfully counseled taxpayers in the preparation of a Form 1040 for calendar year 2014 knowing the form was false.

The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days.

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is warning people about an increase in identity theft cases in the area.

Taxpayers found to be committing fraud may be subject to penalties including payment of taxes owed plus interest, fines and jail time.

Taxpayers are encouraged not to engage potential scammers online or on the phone.

Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to unleash a whole new set of scams.