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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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 this episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by The California Tax Education Council, host Ray Davis will be speaking 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. So press play and enjoy this new episode of Taxpayer Beware from The California Tax Education Council.

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Tax professionals doing business in California must meet certain state requirements – but the details on these requirements can be confusing, especially when it comes to who is exempt, and who isn’t. On this episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by The California Tax Education Council, host Ray Davis will be speaking with Rebecca Landeros from the California Franchise Tax Board Enforcement Team to clear up confusion you might have around these state requirements. Rebecca shares insights on situations like out of state businesses doing California returns, volunteer services, and she talks through some specific scenarios that should help enlighten the issue. So hit play and enjoy this new episode of Taxpayer Beware from The California Tax Education Council.

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In California, only attorneys, CPAs, CTEC-registered tax preparers, and enrolled agents are considered legally qualified tax professionals - but how do you know which one of these options is right for you? On this episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by The California Tax Education Council, host Ray Davis will be speaking with three representatives to understand the differences and how to decide which one is the right fit. Jen Bogart from The California Society of CPAs, Fernando Angell, a CTEC director, and Tom O’Saben from the National Association of Tax Professionals share insights on the different types of tax pros, how to decide which one is right for your financial situation, and how to spot a scam that looks like a good deal. Hit play and enjoy this new episode of Taxpayer Beware from The California Tax Education Council.

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When it comes to filing taxes, we could all use a little help. But how do you know who's legally qualified to assist, and what happens if they make a mistake? Or worse – what if you become a victim of fraud? Welcome to Taxpayer Beware, presented by The California Tax Education Council, a show focused on providing the right knowledge and information to help you find the best help, and avoid the latest scams. On each episode, host Ray Davis sits down with a variety of expert guests to share their firsthand insights and experiences, to equip you with the tools and information you need as you prepare for tax season and beyond. So join us for every episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by The California Tax Education Council.

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Let's face it. Tax law is complex. So complex it's the reason why California requires tax preparers to be educated on tax laws. But is hiring a tax professional the right choice for you?

Brandon Chanley, chats with Kelly Phillips Erb, tax attorney and senior editor at Forbes, Susie Dimaggio, enrolled agent, and Fernando Angell, CTEC registrant and host of the CTEC Spanish Taxpayer Beware podcast.

Learn when you should hire a tax pro and when it's okay to go it alone.

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