Don't Get Scammed By A Sketchy Tax Preparer: Philadelphia-Area Expert Shares Key Warning Signs To Watch

CBS Philadelphia

As tax season ramps up, filers should be cautious about who they trust with their personal financial information — especially if a preparer promises an unusually large refund before reviewing any documents.

At Philadelphia Legal Assistance, staff say they regularly hear from residents who discover too late that their tax preparer was unqualified or dishonest.

"Rampant might not be too strong a word to describe the levels of just funny business that goes on," Lazlo Beh of PLA's Taxpayer Support Clinic said.

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