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Video Tips: Avoid Becoming a Victim of Ghost Preparers

Published February 23, 2026

A ghost preparer is someone who doesn't sign tax returns they prepare and for which they charge a fee for preparing the returns. Unscrupulous ghost preparers often fabricate tax benefits to inflate refunds.

During this tax season, make sure you are working with a legitimate and trustworthy tax preparer, and protect yourself from potential fraud. Watch this video to learn about the danger of ghost preparers.

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