News 5 aims to help you make safe and informed decisions this tax season. A local tax preparer and IRS investigators share why we need to be careful about who we trust to help file our taxes.
It’s part of the fraudster and scam artist playbook, they try to find people who are in a hurry and dealing with a topic they may not fully understand. Tax season can create these opportunities and as reputable tax preparers say they’re booked, they're concerned about where folks will end up.