The California Tax Education Council Warns Los Angeles Wildfire Victims to Beware of Tax Scammers
In January, Governor Newsom announced that the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) will provide state disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses impacted by the wildfires. This has raised concerns about scammers who may take advantage of victims seeking professional assistance with their tax returns to claim disaster refunds.
Top Three Ways Scammers Steal Your Tax Refund
Did you know tax preparers are not allowed to take a percentage of your tax refund as compensation? Or that an advertisement promising “guaranteed” tax refunds is a red flag for fraud?
The Scary Truth About Ghost Tax Preparers
It is a problem that continues to haunt taxpayers each year. Self-proclaimed “professional” tax preparers who lure taxpayers in with low fees, often touting “big and fast” tax refunds, then disappear right after the tax filing deadline hits the stroke of midnight.
Top Three Ways Scammers Steal Your Tax Refund
Did you know tax preparers are not allowed to take a percentage of your tax refund as compensation? Or that an advertisement promising “guaranteed” tax refunds is a red flag for fraud?
The Scary Truth About Ghost Tax Preparers
It is a problem that continues to haunt taxpayers each year. Self proclaimed “professional” tax preparers who lure taxpayers in with low fees, often touting “big and fast” tax refunds, then disappear right after the tax filing deadline hits the stroke of midnight.
How to Know If Your Tax Preparer is Legitimate or a Fraud
Verifying the legal status of a tax preparer may seem obvious, yet each year too many taxpayers make their choice on a whim.
