The IRS has issued a warning regarding several new summertime scams involving the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), robo-call messages and private debt collectors.

It is important to remember that the IRS will never:

• Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer
• Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have the taxpayer arrested for not paying
• Demand that taxes be paid without giving the taxpayer the opportunity to question or appeal the amount owed
• Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone

For further details on how to recognize a scam and to learn what to do if you believe you have been contacted by a scammer, visit the IRS website.

H2R CPA is always available to assist businesses and individuals with tax planning and reducing tax obligations to the lowest possible level. Contact H2R CPA at 412-391-2920 or team@h2rcpa.com for a complimentary consultation.