1 min read

How to Spot Tax Scams and Avoid Fraud

Origami boat made from a dollar bill caught on a fishhook
Published On
21 March 2024
Jump to section

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.

Share this article

Related Posts

Uncategorized

Beware the Scam: A Tax Fraud Victim’s Story

We’re starting to get emails and calls from taxpayers who have listened to our podcast, and they’re sharing situations they

Uncategorized

What to know about disaster relief scams

In January, Governor Newsom announced that the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) will provide state disaster tax relief for individuals

Man in glasses working on a calculator with a dollar sign and bar chart in the background
Uncategorized

Exempt or Not Exempt? Understanding CTEC Requirements…

If you prepare California returns out-of-state, do you have to be registered with CTEC? What about employees who assist a

Choose your language