The IRS Won’t Email You
I’ve been asked to help get the word out about IRS scams. Right now appears to be a popular time for scammers to send phishing emails masquerading as the IRS. One of the most popular scams involves telling you that there’s a problem with your refund and asking you for bank account information. The emails look pretty convincing with the IRS logo and official sounding language. Don’t be fooled! The IRS will never ask you for your social security number or bank information in an email. Never.
If you receive one of these emails, please forward it to phishing@irs.gov. That way, the IRS security staff can examine it and take action. Be sure to delete the email and whatever you do, do not click on any links or open any attachments.
In addition to the refund scam, another popular scam involves winning a lottery or contest where the email claims that the Department of the Treasury needs you to write a check for your tax withholding. Not true. “Withholding” means that the contest agency will hold back some of the money that you would have received for your prize to pay the government. You should not have to write a check to receive your prize. Ever.
If you’d like to read more about IRS scams, check out this link. It tells about scams, how they work, and how to recognize them.
Yahoo Answers from Roberg Tax Solutions- Undecided Question: In a sole proprietorship business how should I pay myself? January 25, 2012[…]
- Undecided Question: Do I have to wait for my parents income tax return before I can finish my fafsa or can I just use th… January 22, 2012[…]
- Resolved Question: If I owe the Irs Money on back taxes will that delay my refund? January 22, 2012[…]
- Resolved Question: What to do when someone wrongfully claims you on their taxes? January 17, 2012[…]
- Undecided Question: how can i get my w2 from 2006? January 16, 2012[…]
- Undecided Question: In a sole proprietorship business how should I pay myself? January 25, 2012
