When the IRS Assigns Your Tax Debt to a Private Collector
The IRS uses private collection agencies for certain unpaid, inactive tax accounts. A letter or call from one of these companies can be legitimate.
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IRS notices, audits, impersonation scams and taxpayer rights, explained by a Columbus CPA so you know what a letter means before you answer it.
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Protecting Your Identity and Tax Information
Practical steps to protect your identity, verify IRS contact, review credit reports, use credit freezes and an IP PIN, and respond to signs of identity theft.