Scams are on the rise now that it’s tax season. The IRS has made taxpayers aware of popular scams on their website, including:
Charity Impersonators
To make sure the charity you are donating to is legitimate, then you can use the tax exempt organization search function at https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ Unfortunately, a contribution to a fake charity is not tax deductible.
Dishonest Tax Preparers
Do not trust a tax preparer who:
- Doesn’t sign the return
- Falsifies tax information
- Puts your refund in their bank account
- Requires you to pay in cash or doesn’t give you a receipt
Email and Text Message Impersonators
The IRS will only email or text you with your permission, with a few exceptions, such as criminal investigations.
Seniors Beware
Scammers are always targeting seniors and not just for tax scams. They trick seniors into withdrawing from their retirement accounts, which can also create a tax liability.
Social Media
As with virtually all advice on social media, it can be bad and misleading. Social media posts may put you in touch with scammers.
Unexpected Tax Bill
Scammers send you a tax bill to trick you into paying them.
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