Beware of Scam IRS Calls and Emails

Scam Blog The IRS has warned consumers about Internet and telephone scam artists who pretend to be with the IRS. Remember that the IRS will never:

Call you about taxes you owe without first mailing you an official notice.
Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card.
Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
Threaten to have you arrested for not paying.

Remember that the IRS does not make contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. Don’t respond to emails that appear to be from the IRS requesting you to “Update your IRS e-file” and which include a link to a bogus web site intended to mirror the official IRS web site. Don’t get scammed. These emails are not from the IRS. Taxpayers who get these messages should not respond to the email or click on the links.

Not sure if what you received is legit or not? Contact me today.

Testimonials

“Jeff Warren, EA has been our tax preparer for over 20 years. His attention to detail and knowledge of tax laws never ceases to amaze us. We will be with Mr. Warren until he retires. Thank you Jeff!”

~ John and Sherry Isted

“Jeff finds ways to reduce tax payments whenever possible. He’s personable and knowledgeable and provides excellent service.”

“I am glad that I have worked with you for the last 20+ years. When I was very sick you went out of your way to work with my wife and daughter to make sure our business taxes were taken care of. Thank you for your availability, openness and accountability.”

“Basically I am worry free! Jeff’s work is concise, accurate and organized. Not having to worry about our taxes is a huge relief!”

~ L. Wilhelmi

“Jeff’s diligence is amazing! When we were selling our condo, he showed us that our accountant had filed them incorrectly. Jeff reviewed our tax history and advised us what our liability might be after we sold. It was great making fully informed decisions that protected our interests. That’s why he’s our tax preparer now.”

~A. Mitchell

“I worked with Jeff when we were both directors on a Homeowner’s association board before I began working with him on my taxes. He impressed me with his tax knowledge, attitude and personality. After watching him deal with, explain and cover the association’s financials, I knew he was the guy for my tax issues.”

~ A. Owen and L. Whitney

“I wanted to thank you for all the help you gave my wife and I in resolving our tax debt. We received the release of tax liens in the mail yesterday and previously a letter indicating we have completed our OIC agreement. This was something that was hanging over our head for years and we had faith and hope in two other tax consultants who made promises that they never fulfilled or blatantly took our money and did nothing. We were beginning to give up hope that there was anyone honest out there who would really provide us relief.”

“Thank you Jeff for accomplishing something for us that we thought would hang over our heads indefinitely. My wife and I now feel we can move on with our lives and accomplish the things we have always wanted.”

“Looking forward to our continued relationship.”

~Roy A.