With continuing phone and in-person scams across the country, the IRS wants to help tax professionals understand how and why agency representatives may contact taxpayers.

In most instances, the IRS sends a letter or written notice to a taxpayer in advance, but not always. In addition, IRS employees may first call or visit with a taxpayer, depending on the situation.

The IRS fact sheet, by clicking on the link below, will educate you on whether a person calling or visiting a client's home or place of business is a legitimate IRS employee or an imposter.