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IRS Warns Taxpayers about “Federal Student Tax” Scam

Posted by Kim Chen on June 4th, 2016

In a recent news release, the IRS warns taxpayers about the latest tax scam in which IRS impersonators call students and demand payment for a nonexistent “Federal Student Tax.” The scam generally involves threats of criminal prosecution if the student fails to immediately wire funds to the scammer. The IRS reminds taxpayers that it will never demand immediate payment over the phone or threaten to immediately bring in local law enforcement. Taxpayers receiving such calls should contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). The news release, along with additional information, can be accessed at www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/irs-warns-of-latest-scam-variation-involving-bogus-federal-student-tax . IR 2016-81.