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New Member
posted Feb 26, 2020 11:37:23 AM

Do IRS call you

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 26, 2020 11:51:51 AM

I would have to say no.  Usually a phone call from someone saying they are with the IRS is a scam.  The IRS generally communicated through mail.

Level 15
Feb 26, 2020 11:56:03 AM

The IRS only sends letters.  They never call or email.

IRS Tax Scams and  Consumer Alerts

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Scams-Consumer-Alerts

 

And see, https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/how-to-know-its-really-the-irs-calling-or-knocking-on-your-door-0

Level 2
Feb 26, 2020 11:59:18 AM

ABSOLUTLEY NOT