Tax Season is Scam Season

As the tax season begins and you start receiving your tax documents in the mail, scammers also start to call or send emails and letters to unsuspecting individuals attempting to obtain banking and personal information.

The IRS has provided information about what to be aware of if you receive a call from someone purporting to be from the IRS.  Many times these "scammers" state that you owe taxes and demand immediate payment.  

The IRS will never:

• Call demanding immediate payment. The IRS won't call taxpayers if they owe taxes without first sending a bill in the mail.
• Demand payment without allowing taxpayers to question or appeal the amount owed.
• Demand that taxpayers pay their taxes in a specific way, such as with a prepaid debit or gift card.
• Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
• Threaten to contact local police or similar agencies to arrest taxpayers for non-payment of taxes.
• Threaten legal action, such as a lawsuit.

Also be aware of phishing scams that come via email.  Many emails may have links that look like official IRS websites but they instead are created to capture your personal information. 

You can forward suspicious emails to the IRS or contact the Treasury Inspector General if you suspect you have been scammed. 

If you have questions regarding tax or estate planning, please feel free to contact Glick and Trostin, LLC at 312-346-8258.

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