Beware of IRS Scam calls to Boston area suggesting overdue payment can be processed asap without penalty over phone (by giving up credit card or checking acct info).
Please note:
Report IRS scam calls to the Treasury tax inspector general at 1-800-366-4484 or tigta.gov
You can also report IRS scam calls to the Federal Trade Commission at ftccomplaintassistant.gov. Put "IRS scam" in the complaint.
Report email tax scams to the IRS at
[email protected].
The real contact number for the IRS – the information you can call to ask about your taxes -- is 1-800-829-1040.