SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Most tax preparers are honest professionals, but dishonest and unscrupulous ones still exist. This was the case for a senior citizen in Nevada who mistakenly hired ...
CTEC warns to watch out for promises of big refunds and unsigned tax returns. SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, a new wave of so-called "ghost tax preparers" emerge, ...
CTEC warns against the most common ways scammers steal taxpayer refunds. SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax season isn't just about gathering paperwork—it is also a time when ...
The California Tax Education Council warns thousands of tax preparers do not have the required credentials to prepare tax returns professionally. SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax ...
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‘Ghost’ preparers: Avoiding the potential tax scam
Ghost preparers are fraudsters who promise fast turnarounds and refunds that seem too good to be true for taxpayers.
What Is an Accredited Tax Preparer? An accredited tax preparer is a professional who has met the education, training, and experience requirements necessary to obtain certification from an accredited ...
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