Tax Scams

281-397-7777 Fax 281-397-7443 Tax Tips What's New: Beware! Tax scams old and new The IRS has issued several warnings recently about scams both old and new. In the "old" category are unsolicited phone calls from con artists who claim to work at the IRS. According to a press release, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has received reports of approximately 736,000 contacts since October 2013 and has become aware of approximately 4,550 victims from every state in the country who have collectively paid over $23 million as a result of this scam. Remember that the IRS will generally contact you first by regular postal mail — not by phone. The IRS will not demand that you pay any tax bill with a prepaid debit card or wire transfer, nor ask for your credit card number over the phone. A newer scam attempts to profit from the recent flooding in South Carolina. Fraudsters impersonate a charity and attempt to solicit donations as well as personal financial information. We urge you to hang up immediately on any suspicious telephone calls. You can report scam attempts to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, and the IRS. If you need assistance, we're here to help. If you have any questions, please call. Joseph C Becker Ten Forty plus Quality Tax Preparation & Financial Services www.tenfortyplus.com 281-397-7777, Fax 281-397-7443 joeb@tenfortyplus.com