Warn Clients of 'Federal Student Tax'

As school is starting back, telephone scammers are demanding payments of non-existent taxes, such as the "Federal Student Tax." Keep your clients in-the-know and safe of theft.

“Although variations of the IRS impersonation scam continue year-round, they tend to peak when scammers find prime opportunities to strike”, said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “As students and parents enter the new school year, they should remain alert to bogus calls, including those demanding fake tax payments from students.”

Read more of tax scamming here.

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