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Scammers often pose as the IRS to steal taxpayers’ personal information. They may reach out through fraudulent phone calls, emails, texts, or social media messages. It’s important for taxpayers to understand how the IRS contacts people, so they don’t fall victim to identity thieves.
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Generally, the IRS will mail a notice or letter to a taxpayer first.
- Taxpayers can search IRS notices by visiting Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter. However, not all IRS notices are searchable on the site.
- Be aware that fraudsters sometimes claim they already notified the taxpayer by mail or reference an IRS notice to make their scam seem legitimate.
- Taxpayers may check their secured online account or contact the IRS to confirm legitimacy of a notice.
- Debt relief firms often send unsolicited tax debt relief offers through the mail.
The IRS may send taxpayers a notice about filing past due tax returns. They should send their past due return to the address provided in the notice. Taxpayers can use the prior year forms, instructions, and publications on IRS.gov to file past due returns or they can work with a tax professional.
After mailing a notice or letter, the IRS may call a taxpayer.
- IRS revenue agents or tax compliance officers may call a taxpayer or tax professional after mailing a notice to confirm an appointment or to discuss items for a scheduled audit. The IRS…
