<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
I know a common tax fraud scheme use to be claiming you had more children than you actually have. This seems near impossible to do now but I'm still wondering if it can be done in this day in age?
<|assistant|>
No, tax fraud schemes such as claiming false dependents to receive more income tax credits is still possible, but difficult, in this day in age. With new technology, it is much harder to get away with this type of fraud, as digital trails and records of information are often stored in government databases. Therefore, it is essential for taxpayers to check their information thoroughly and report any discrepancies before filing their taxes, in order to avoid tax fraud. Additionally, the IRS also uses several different methods, such as Social Security Numbers and other verifiable information to track dependent status, making it increasingly difficult to falsely claim dependents.