There is a fairly common IRS or "tax scam" being practiced by scammers in both Canada and the USA.
USA tax payers should read this:
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Reiterate ... -Telephone-Scam
Short answer:
The IRS never initiates a contact via phone.
They always send a snailmail FIRST.
Received call yesterday, July, 9, 2014, approximately 3:32 p.m. Caller did not leave his name, but referenced a matter between myself and the IRS. Caller requested a return call immediately. Without the caller leaving his personal name, I am hesitate to return the call; however, I have attempted to return the call, only to receive a busy signal. I am trying to find out if the call is legitimate.
There is a fairly common IRS or "tax scam" being practiced by scammers in both Canada and the USA.
USA tax payers should read this:
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Reiterate ... -Telephone-Scam
Short answer:
The IRS never initiates a contact via phone.
They always send a snailmail FIRST.