Watch out for BAD Tax Advice on Social Media? r/IRS and the Reddit Community can HELP!

The video highlights the importance of seeking authentic tax advice from the IRS instead of relying on social media platforms. It warns against fraudulent tax forms like 8944 and W-2 fraud that can deceive taxpayers. The IRS tracks social media topics to identify false information and encourages people to verify all information and consult with verified tax professionals. The relevant links for seeking tax advice are shared in the video description. Thanks for watching! Please Like, Comment, or Subscribe for more videos!Show more

This is a Clip from the Vlog "r/IRS Questions," which hopes to provide a steady path of information for the /r/IRS Reddit community and anyone interested in tax compliance. This channel also features the latest Internal Revenue Service news, IRS commentary, and tips from tax expert John R. Dundon.
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Remember: It probably is if something sounds too good to be true.

IRS.gov has a forms repository with legitimate and detailed instructions for taxpayers to complete the forms correctly. https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions
Use IRS.gov, official IRS social media accounts, or other government sites to fact-check information.
Make a difference: Report fraud, scams, and schemes https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-social-media

To report an abusive tax scheme or a tax return preparer, people should mail or fax a completed Form 14242, Report Suspected Abusive Tax Promotions or PreparersPDF, and any supporting materials to the IRS Lead Development Center in the Office of Promoter Investigations.

Mail:

Internal Revenue Service Lead Development Center
Stop MS5040
24000 Avila Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-3405
Fax: 877-477-9135

Alternatively, taxpayers and tax practitioners may send the information to the IRS Whistleblower Office for possible monetary reward. https://www.irs.gov/compliance/whistleblower-office

For more information, see Abusive Tax Schemes and Abusive Tax Return Preparers. https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/abusive-tax-schemes-and-abusive-tax-return-preparers-irs-lead-development-center