but there is also an increase in the scammers’ sophistication. Currently, there are more than a few methods scammers use. Knowing what they are may just protect you from an otherwise unfortunate experience.
The IRS has received numerous reports of scammers sending a fraudulent version of a notice- labeled CP2000 - for tax year 2015. The issue has been reported to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration for investigation. This scam may arrive by email, as an attachment, or by mail...
In September the IRS warned consumers and tax professionals of another doozy —a waveof phishing emails supposedly containing Obamacare-related tax bills. Many of the emails have an attachment, a fake CP2000 notice.The noticeis used by the IRS to inform tax filers that it has received informat...