KRDO takes a look at popular IRS tax scams happening right now

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A viewer reached out to KRDO on Sunday - saying they received a CP14 form from the IRS stating that they owe money.

The viewer said they have already paid what they owe, and are not the only ones who have received the notification in the mail.

At this time, there are no major CP14 scams circulating. This is most likely a mistake on the IRS's end.

Keep in mind, due to an extended tax deadline and many employees working from home, the IRS is behind.

If you do receive a CP14 form, the IRS will ask you to make payments to the United States Treasury. You should also make sure the amount you owe is correct. This is a good time to look at your return and see if any deductions or credits are missing.

CP14 forms are not something to ignore. Whether it's been a mistake or not, you must act and not ignore the notice. If you fail to make the payment or set-up a payment plan by the date listed, interest will start to accrue.

Even during the pandemic, there has been no shortage of IRS scams.

Some of the more common ones right now include:

• Robocalls threatening to suspend the victim's social security number.
• The IRS has also seen a surge in phishing and malware scams through email.

The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text, or social media channels.

If you need to reach out to the IRS, here are some phone numbers to call:

• For the tax helpline, call 1-800-829-1040 or visit your local IRS office.
• For tax law and account questions, call 1-800-829-1040
• For business and specialty tax questions, call 1-800-829-4933
• To order tax forms and publications, call 1-800-829-3676
• To report a phone scam, call 800-366-4484
• To request the removal of penalties in a CP14 form, call 1-800-829-3676