Letter: IRS pilot program could be conflict of interest

Aug 1st, 2023 · 0 Comment
To the Editor: The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that it will move forward with a pilot program in 2024 that would allow it to file tax returns for individual taxpayers. This means that, in addition to collecting and auditing taxes, the IRS could also soon be in the business of preparing taxes, too. This presents a conflict of interests. Tax preparation requires a certain degree of discretion....

Authorities warn of IRS phone scams

Aug 9th, 2016 · 0 Comment
Calls from overseas often ‘spoof’ local numbers in Caller ID By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The phone rings and after a pause and maybe a few clicks, a voice comes on the line claiming to be calling you from the Internal Revenue Service — and that you’re in big trouble and need to pay up right now. Forget for a moment that the voice sounds a bit southern Asian, the sound quality...

Local police warn of fake IRS call scam

Feb 17th, 2016 · 0 Comment
More than $23 million has been stolen, nationally, with fake calls By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff Writer, The Times WEST CALN – With tax season in full swing, some Chester County local police departments are warning residents of phone and email scams from individuals claiming to represent the IRS. Phone scammers are using fake names and IRS badge numbers, along with a toll free number that appears...

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