NO REPARATIONS TAX

Have you been one of those people who has received an e-mail stating that former President Bill Clinton has passed a bill designed to give descendants of slaves monetary reparations through income tax refunds?
If you are and have submitted a claim, then you have been scammed and you may owe at least $500 to the Internal Revenue Service for filing a false claim.
Many Internet users have received a circulating e-mail targeting blacks which supposedly allows descendants of slaves to file for reparations. The e-mail states that those interested are to call 800-441-5629 and leave their name, number, and address and an information packet will be sent within a two-week period.
Once the packet has been completed, a check will be sent to you expediently. The only stipulation is that the applicant must be18 and a legal resident of the United States.
The IRS has stated that these types of scams are from unscrupulous promoters declaring slavery reparations can be awarded from the federal government in which claimants can receive up to $80,000. Naturally, this is all for an additional fee and these claims can get those looking for free money in a lot of trouble with Uncle Sam.
Those who have filed claims will be hit with a frivolous return penalty that is $500, but claimants have a chance to revoke their claim by April 15th, the federal income tax return deadline.
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If taxpayers suspect practices that may seem deceitful, they can report suspected tax fraud to the IRS at 1-800-829-0433. If an IRS special agent, field auditor, or collection officer has to make a house call to your domain, make sure he or she has legitimate identification and they will normally call you before they visit.
Hundreds of scams are also committed every year by imposters who claim to be IRS personnel. If you feel that there is an imposter on your doorstep, lock your doors and call the police. To report IRS impostors, call the Treasury Inspector general’s hotline at 1-800-366-4484.