There have been a growing number of tax-related phone scams, where the scammers are usually after your money and possibly your identity. Please be aware that the IRS will NEVER call you.
A scammer may call you and:
- Identify themselves as an IRS agent, with a fake name and a fake badge number.
- Alter the name and phone number that appears on your Caller ID to make it look like they’re calling from the IRS or Washington, D.C.
- Convincingly try to force you to give your bank account or credit card information.
- Say you owe delinquent taxes, demand immediate payment, and threaten to send the police to arrest you.
If you get a phone call by someone claiming to be from the IRS:
- Don’t talk to the caller or give out any information and hang up immediately.
- Report the call to Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, 800-366-4484.
More information regarding IRS phone scams can be found online at www.irs.gov/scams.
Please remember, the IRS will never call you. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Tom Scanlon has over thirty years experience in public accounting with an extensive background in the areas of financial, tax, and estate planning. He prides himself on providing in-depth and customized solutions to privately held businesses and their owners. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner®. Tom is a frequent speaker for area organizations and has recently been quoted on CNBC, Fox 61 News and AARP's blog. Tom also has been a guest columnist for numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Money Magazine, The Hartford Courant, The Hartford Business Journal, and The New Haven Register. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Financial Planning Association. Active in the community, Tom supports a variety of not-for-profit organizations.
