About this episode
This episode features CPA Mark Gallegos discussing how to identify and avoid common tax scams.
There's a lot of tax advice on social media, but not all of it is sound. This episode, certified public accountant Mark Gallegos breaks down how to identify bad tax advice and avoid this year's most common tax scams. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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Guest: Mark Gallegos
Topics covered
- tax scams
- tax advice
- financial literacy
- social media
- CPA insights
Keywords
- tax scams
- bad tax advice
- Mark Gallegos
- financial advice
- tax season
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