Beware of Tax Scams

Scam artists try to benefit from your tax refunds. Know how to recognize them.

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The IRS will not demand personal information or payment from you by calling, emailing, or texting you.

Remember, the IRS will never threaten to bring in law enforcement without an appeal.

Be careful of emails with links claiming to have special stimulus information.

Not all tax preparers are honest. Get help finding a reputable tax preparer using the IRS Preparer Directory

The IRS, Social Service Administration, or U.S. Treasury will not call or email offering grants or stimulus checks in exchange for personal information, an advance fee, or gift cards.

Protect Yourself and Know Your Rights!

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Learn how to tell the IRS from scammers here https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-scams-consumer-alerts.

Learn more by reading the IRS’ Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Chicagoans: If you are paying someone to do your taxes, remember that you have rights as a consumer – review this Consumer Bill of Rights from the City of Chicago

While the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been identified by Executive Branch for closure, until then information on how to protect yourself financially is available at: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/#scam