Every year, as soon as Tax Season begins, thousands of United States citizens start sending their documents to the IRS so they can get their Tax Refund as soon as possible. However, many other United States citizens do not send all their documents immediately, as they may not know how to do it 100%.
And although it is true that it is possible to get free help from the IRS to file your tax return every year, it is also true that not all Americans can get this kind of help, as you have to meet certain requirements to qualify. So Americans who cannot access Direct File or any other free program have to find help.
Not all Americans seek help, this is also true. Some Americans can send the documentation without needing help from anyone, but needing help in these cases is common, since the Tax Return can be complicated for a large number of citizens. And the IRS warns that not all the help we can get is good help.
The IRS warns of scams in Tax Return assistance
If we need help sending our tax return documents to the IRS, we should bear in mind a number of recommendations. If we don’t bear these recommendations in mind, we may fall victim to scams that will make us lose some of our money.
Be on the lookout for phishing scams and other schemes that could put your sensitive tax data at risk. Take a look at #IRS tips to help you stay safe: https://t.co/nWuR8BeLxP
— IRSnews (@IRSnews) March 4, 2025
So, remember the following before asking for help sending your tax return to the IRS:
- Don’t sign incomplete documents.
- Make sure that the agent helping you has an official IRS license.
- Be wary of agents who assure you that you will get a much higher tax refund than you usually do.
- Consult the IRS if you have any doubts.
We must not be led by the words of scammers who intend to steal our information. It is possible that through our documentation they can gain access to different ways of stealing money from us in the future. From applying for loans to directly stealing the Tax Refund or a large part of it.
Even so, remember that the IRS offers free help to thousands of United States citizens. Make sure you are eligible to get this official help before asking an agent of dubious origin for help. Remember too that you still have until April 15th to send your tax return documentation, but the sooner you send it the sooner you could get your tax refund.
