With scam artists hard at work all year, taxpayers should watch for new versions of tax-related scams. One such scam involves fake property liens. It threatens taxpayers with a tax bill from a fictional government agency. Here are some details about the property lien scam that will help taxpayers recognize it: This scheme involves a letter threatening an IRS lien or levy. The scammer mails the letter to a taxpayer. The lien or levy is based on bogus overdue taxes owed to a non-existent agency. The non-existent agencies might have a legitimate-sounding name like the “Bureau of Tax Enforcement.” There is no such agency. This scam may also reference the IRS to confuse potential victims into thinking the letter is from a real agency. Taxpayers who do owe tax or think they might owe should: Review their tax account information and payment options at IRS.gov. Reviewing tax account information online will show the taxpayer if Continue reading about Taxpayers Should Beware of Property Lien Scam
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