Be Vigilant for Scams

With the filing due date now passed, scammers are still trying to lure taxpayers and practitioners to click on links in emails or to open email attachments. Such malicious links and attachments contain spyware and other malware that can allow unauthorized access to files and/or create other serious cyber-related issues.

Recent topics used to lure readers to click have included references to the new beneficial owner reporting requirements set forth in the Corporate Transparency Act, as well as references to purported e-file or payment issues related to tax returns that were recently filed.

As always, it is important not to click on links in emails from senders that you do not trust, and not to open email attachments from such senders.