While some taxpayers who met the April 15 filing deadline are now waiting for refunds, an ominous letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may be the first to arrive in their mail. This letter may result from hiring the wrong tax preparer or falling for an online refund scam.
The IRS is warning taxpayers who fall for scams centered around the Fuel Tax Credit, Sick and Family Leave Credit and Household Employment taxes they may not be eligible for, that they are setting themselves up for an audit or fines. The common denominator in these scams could be unscrupulous tax preparers or accountants.
