IRS Warns Taxpayers of Phone Scams this Tax Season

Posted on February 6, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI

The Internal Revenue Service expects phone scams to remain a threat this tax season. Once again, they’ve made the “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams released each year by the IRS.

The IRS reminds taxpayers that it generally does not initiate contact by phone. Instead, they will mail a bill first.

Additionally, the IRS will never call to demand that people pay immediately using a specific payment method, like a prepaid debit card, gift card, or wire transfer. They will also never threaten to immediately have someone arrested for not paying.

Since October of 2013, more than 10,000 phone scam victims have collectively paid over $54 million, according to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

Visit https://www.irs.gov for more information.