The IRS recently warned taxpayers about one of the newest tax-related scams involving fake property liens. As you know, scam artists work hard all year round to steal from taxpayers. Please be alert to this scam so you know how to recognize and avoid falling victim to it.

Here are some details to help you recognize the new property lien scam:

  • A letter is mailed to the taxpayer threatening an IRS lien or levy.
  • The lien/levy is based on false overdue taxes owed to a non-existent agency.
  • The non-existent agency might have a very legitimate-sounding name such as "Bureau of Tax Enforcement." There is no such agency.
  • The letter may also reference the IRS to confuse taxpayers into thinking the letter is legitimate.

If you are a taxpayer who does not owe taxes and has no reason to think they should, there are steps you can take to report the crime. Please visit the IRS website by clicking here to learn how.

If you are a taxpayer who owes taxes or thinks they might owe, always start by calling your QRGA accountant and advisor. We can help you to evaluate the correspondence you have received and review your current tax information to verify if you indeed owe the IRS, how much and when it is due.

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