Taxpayers should be on the lookout for new versions of tax scams Taxpayers should watch for new versions of two tax-related scams. One involves Social Security numbers related to tax issues. The other threatens taxpayers with a tax bill from a fictional government agency. Here are some details about these scams to help taxpayers recognize them: The SSN scheme • Scammers claim to be able to suspend or cancel the victim’s Social Security number. • It is another attempt by con artists to frighten taxpayers into returning robocall voicemails. • May mention overdue taxes in addition to threatening to cancel the taxpayer’s SSN. Fake tax agency • Involves a letter threatening an IRS lien or levy. • The scammer mails the letter to the taxpayer. • The lien or levy is based on bogus overdue taxes owed to a non-existent agency. • The fake agency is called the “Bureau of Tax Enforcement.” There is no such agency. • The lien notification scam likely references the IRS to confuse potential victims into thinking the letter is from a legitimate agency. Both these schemes show classic signs of being scams. Being alert is especially important in late spring and early summer as tax bills and refunds arrive. Accurate Tax & Bookkeeping Services, LLC would be happy to assist you with your individual and business tax and accounting needs. Please call us at 813-655-9702 if you have any questions or are in need of assistance.