Here are some facts about how the IRS communicates with taxpayers:
· The IRS doesn’t normally initiate contact with taxpayers by email˳
· The agency does not send text messages or contact people through social media˳
· When the IRS needs to contact a taxpayer, the first contact is normally by letter delivered by the U˳S˳ Postal Service˳
· Fraudsters will send fake documents through the mail, and in some cases will claim they already notified a taxpayer by U˳S˳ mail˳
· Depending on the situation, IRS employees may first call or visit with a taxpayer˳ In some instances, the IRS sends a letter or written notice to a taxpayer in advance, but not always˳
· IRS revenue agents or tax compliance officers may call a taxpayer or tax professional after mailing a notice to confirm an appointment or to discuss items for a scheduled audit˳
· Private debt collectors can call taxpayers for the collection of certain outstanding inactive tax liabilities, but only after the taxpayer and their representative have received written notice˳
· IRS revenue officers and agents routinely make unannounced visits to a taxpayer’s home or place of business to discuss taxes owed, delinquent tax returns or a business falling behind on payroll tax deposits˳
· IRS revenue officers will request payment of taxes owed by the taxpayer˳ However, taxpayers should remember that payment will never be requested to a source other than the U˳S˳ Treasury˳
When visited by someone from the IRS, the taxpayers should always ask for credentials˳ IRS representatives can always provide two forms of official credentials: a pocket commission and a Personal Indentity Verification Credentials (www˳irs˳gov)
Scammers are constantly trying to get tax payers personal information˳ Don’t be fooled by someone pretending to be with the IRS˳ Knowing how the IRS handles communication(s) with tax payers will help shield you from becoming a victim˳ Also, verify the credentials of Tax Professionals used to prepare your taxes, or assist with other tax issues˳ Remember, once your tax return is submitted it is the tax payers responsibility˳ Any outstanding balances, audits, or other IRS inquiry regarding your tax return will fall on your shoulders not the person that prepared your return˳ The IRS maintains a database of credentialed tax pros for tax payer review˳ Also, another great resource is the Better Business Bureau˳ Most reliable tax companies are listed on the BBB website providing company information for tax payer review˳
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