California Tax Education Council

How to Spot Tax Scams and Avoid Fraud

Understanding taxes is complicated. Hiring a tax professional can help, and it’s something millions of people do. But what if the tax professional you hire is actually a scammer? 

On the latest episode of Taxpayer Beware podcast, hosts Ray Davis and Fernando Angell, chat with Antonio Vazquez, of the California State Board of Equalization, to help illuminate how to hire legitimate tax pros, how to spot scammers, and what to do if you get scammed. 

Antonio shares insights on what ghost tax preparers are and how they operate, common red flags, what questions to ask your prospective tax professional, and much more. 

Available in English and Spanish.

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