I received a call from man claiming to be with the IRS wanted to verify my address, stating that I have an arrest warrant out due to taxes owed. My own father is a CPA and has done my taxes for my entire life and I have no back payments or anything even paid late. The man told me I had to go get a IRS "Voucher" and would need to stay on the phone while I drive to an address, he provided, buy the voucher for over $2k, and then once that is done, a IRS appointed CPA will come to my home with the proof I need for my case. I asked him to prove who he was, and he just argued with me a- said if I hang up he will have to consider that a sign of evasion and the court will issue the warrant. I have not received any notices in the mail or anything else stating there was any mistakes- I did not hang up, but the call was lost- either he hung up or the call was dropped.
Lucky for you the call dropped and you didn't fall for the scam, a huge scam. Google it (IRS SCAM) and learn something for the next time you get such a call.
It doesn't matter one bit whether he's foreign or what questions he can answer about your identity. The IRS DOES NOT CALL about back taxes without contacting you by mail first. I repeat: Google IRS SCAM.
I’m an Enrolled Agent with the IRS (Inactive). IRS does not initiate contacts by phone. US mail only. IRS does not file lawsuits. Court action, if any is handled by the DOJ and all parties are entitled to legal assistance if it is a criminal matter. But--tax disputes are for the most part civil matters. 90% of all IRS tax disputes are settled administratively. IRS has absolutely no authority to call on local law enforcement for anything. Local law is never involved in IRS tax disputes. IRS does not threaten to involve local law enforcement or to arrest you for nonpayment of federal taxes. IRS has no powers of arrest. If LE is necessary, US Marshals do the job. IRS does not cold call anyone and demand immediate payment of money. IRS does not ask for financial information over the phone. IRS does not accept Green card money paks for payment in any case. No one is prosecuted for ordinary tax disputes. IRS has absolutely no authority over anyone's professional license. Professional licensing is handled by state governments. Yes, levies on property to satisfy an existing tax obligation do occur, but only after a very long period of negotiation. And yes, liens are placed on individuals but usually after a lot of negotiation and a failure to reach a settlement. All determinations of tax liability are subject to appeals. All contacts by the IRS are initiated by US mail.
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