The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a consumer alert about a series of tax scams and bad social media advice that led thousands of taxpayers to file refund claims they didn’t qualify for. On this episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by The California Tax Education Council, host Ray Davis will be speaking with Christella Sanchez, Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the IRS to identify ways scammers are pretending to be the IRS, and how to spot a scam. Plus, they discuss the false tax credit hoaxes spreading on social media, why you shouldn’t ignore letters from the IRS, what to do if you think you’ve been scammed, and how you can find a legitimate tax preparer to help you. So press play and enjoy this new episode of Taxpayer Beware from The California Tax Education Council.

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We’re starting to get emails and calls from taxpayers who have listened to our podcast, and they’re sharing situations they faced. On this episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by The California Tax Education Council, host Ray Davis will be speaking with Tom O’Saben, Enrolled Agent, CTEC board member and Governmental Relations expert with the National Association of Tax Professionals, and Rebecca Landeros with the Franchise Tax Board Tax Preparer Enforcement Team, to share the real-life story of a tax fraud victim. Ray, Tom, and Rebecca break down all aspects of the victim’s story, detailing the mistakes made along the way, and how you can avoid the same pitfalls. So press play and enjoy this new episode of Taxpayer Beware from The California Tax Education Council.

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In the wake of California’s devastating wildfires, many taxpayers and businesses are relying on disaster tax relief to recover financially. Unfortunately, scammers see this as an opportunity to prey on victims. In this episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by the California Tax Education Council, host Ray Davis speaks with Rebecca Landeros of the Franchise Tax Board Enforcement Team about the warning signs of fraudulent tax preparers.

From recognizing red flags like unregistered tax preparers to understanding why you should never sign a blank tax return, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you avoid being scammed. Rebecca also explains how to verify credentials, report suspected fraud, and protect yourself during this vulnerable time.

Tune in and learn how to safely navigate disaster tax relief and ensure your tax professional is the real deal.

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