And Yet Another New Scheme; The Latest Tax Scam
Issuing an alert to tax professionals and taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service is warning them about a new fake tax scam involving fake CP2000 notices. CP2000 notices are sent as part of the IRS’s Automated Under-Reporter Program when income reported from third party sources, such as employers or 1099’s does not match the income reported on a tax return. It is always sent to the taxpayer through the U.S. Postal Service. In the new scam, the fake CP2000 notice is sent as an attachment to an email, stating there is additional unpaid taxes owed relating to he Affordable Care Act. The notices appear to be issued from an Austin, TX address and includes the request that a check be mailed to an Austin post office box. The email also has a “payment” link within the email.
If you get a questionable notice feel free to call or email Lothamer at 517-484-1040, toll free at 1-800-619-8277 or