We received a mailer from GetGigRefund[removed by editor] claiming we were entitled to "up to $32,200" for a self-employed credit from the IRS. There is a toll-free number to speak with "an expert" as well as a QR code and website looking somewhat legit. The company a
We received a mailer from GetGigRefund[removed by editor] claiming we were entitled to "up to $32,200" for a self-employed credit from the IRS. There is a toll-free number to speak with "an expert" as well as a QR code and website looking somewhat legit. The company asks you to complete Tax Information Authorization Form 8821 which includes social security numbers for the taxpayer and also includes spousal and dependent social security information in subsequent docs. <br />
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After further review, the IRS websites warns directly about this type of misleading to scam information (See https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-warns-taxpayers-about-misleading-claims-about-non-existent-self-employment-tax-credit-promoters-social-media-peddling-inaccurate-eligibility-suggestions ). There are very specific provisions <br />
related to self-employed individuals and Tax Credits for Paid Leave Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. <br />
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From what I can tell about this company, they do not do anything as people have gone years without assistance. I am VERY hesitant to provide our private information to this company with no other inflation about them available on the internet. They do not appear in the California Secretary of State business search. <br />
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To be clear, they do not charge any up front costs and claim you owe nothing unless they are able to [removed by editor] on your behalf. At that time, they take 20%. But you are providing secure information to an unknown company.
