Loading…
Hosted by California Tax Education Council · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 21 episodes
Established thought leaders with verified media credentials.
When it comes to selecting a tax preparer, the stakes are high. The thought of potential mistakes or falling victim to fraud can be daunting. But fear not! Join Ray Davis as he hosts an exciting podcast series packed with insightful discussions. Tune in to hear real tax scam stories shared by tax professionals, get a sneak peek into the world of enforcement specialists who knock on doors, and so much more. Engage with us now and uncover the secrets of the tax world!Visit ctec.org for more information. Also in Spanish at contribuyentecuidese.org...
California Tax Education Council hosts Taxpayer Beware, a news show with 21 episodes published.
Ever get a dreaded letter from the state, after you filed on time and did everything right, and wondered, “What now?” In this episode of Taxpayer Beware, host Ray Davis welcomes Angela Jones, the Taxpayer Advocate for th
Tax scams are getting sneakier every year—ghost preparers, phishing emails, bogus job offers, and too-good-to-be-true returns. How can you really know if your tax preparer is the real deal? In this episode of Taxpayer Be
Tax season isn’t just stressful—it’s open season for scammers hunting for your money and personal data. From convincing fake texts to phony websites mimicking the real Franchise Tax Board, fraudsters are upping their gam
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a consumer alert about a series of tax scams and bad social media advice that led thousands of taxpayers to file refund claims they didn’t qualify for. On this episode of Taxp
We’re starting to get emails and calls from taxpayers who have listened to our podcast, and they’re sharing situations they faced. On this episode of Taxpayer Beware, presented by The California Tax Education Council, ho
In the wake of California’s devastating wildfires, many taxpayers and businesses are relying on disaster tax relief to recover financially. Unfortunately, scammers see this as an opportunity to prey on victims. In this e
Understanding taxes is complicated. Hiring a tax professional can help, and it’s something millions of people do. But what if the tax professional you hire is actually a scammer? On this episode of Taxpayer Beware, prese
Tax professionals doing business in California must meet certain state requirements – but the details on these requirements can be confusing, especially when it comes to who is exempt, and who isn’t. On this episode of T
In California, only attorneys, CPAs, CTEC-registered tax preparers, and enrolled agents are considered legally qualified tax professionals - but how do you know which one of these options is right for you? On this episod
When it comes to filing taxes, we could all use a little help. But how do you know who's legally qualified to assist, and what happens if they make a mistake? Or worse – what if you become a victim of fraud? Welcome to T
Let's face it. Tax law is complex. So complex it's the reason why California requires tax preparers to be educated on tax laws. But is hiring a tax professional the right choice for you? Brandon Chanley, chats with Kelly
They're a problem we keep seeing year after year, we call them ghost tax preparers. Every tax season, they'll hang a shingle over a tax preparation service, offering it for a low fee, or sometimes just word of mouth to g
It can happen to the most honest of us. It could be fraud. It could be a financial issue. But it happened. You're facing a tax issue. Is there anywhere you can go to for help? CTEC Chair, Brandon Chanley, chats with the
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about tax refunds - especially regarding what tax pros can and cannot do. For instance, is it okay for them to take a percentage of your refund as payment? And then there’s the controver
From fake phone calls and emails to targeting your social media posts - scammers are getting more creative. Stealing not only your identity, but your tax refund. CTEC Chair, Brandon Chanley, chats with Elias Dominguez fr
It can happen to the most honest of us. It could be fraud. It could be a financial issue. But it happened. You're facing a tax issue. Is there anywhere you can go to for help? CTEC Chair, Brandon Chanley, chats with Stev
From fake phone calls and emails to targeting your social media posts - scammers are getting more creative. Stealing not only your identity, but your tax refund. In fact, most victims have no idea it happened to them unt
So you hired a tax preparer. They’re the pro. You paid them a fee - but what happens if there’s a mistake? Or worse yet, fraud. Brandon Chanley, Chair of the California Tax Education Council (CTEC), chats with Richard Er
What is California doing about illegal tax preparers and tax scams? Quite a bit, actually. California is one of the few states to have set requirements for paid tax preparers. By law, anyone who prepares your tax return
It is a problem that happens every tax season. Ghost tax preparers. Who are they? They charge a fee to do your taxes, but never sign your tax return. So what can happen if a tax preparer doesn't sign? Well, how about owi
Sponsor detection runs nightly. Check back soon.
No public pitch examples yet for this show.
Generate your own personalised pitchBased on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:
Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Taxpayer Beware has a verified contact on file. Create a free PitchCentric account to access it and generate a personalised pitch in seconds. Research at least 3 recent episodes first and lead with a specific angle that serves their news audience.
Taxpayer Beware is hosted by California Tax Education Council. The show is categorised under news (business) and has published 21 episodes.
Taxpayer Beware has published 21 episodes.
Taxpayer Beware regularly covers news, business. It sits in the news category, with a business focus.
Taxpayer Beware is accessible for guests with genuine news expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Taxpayer Beware hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
Episodes of Taxpayer Beware average 22 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
Our data rates Taxpayer Beware's guest bar at 80/100 (Premium tier). Established thought leaders with verified media credentials. Sign in to PitchCentric to see how your own Pod Score compares against this show.
Methodology. Booking Probability™ blends Listen Score, 30-day Virality, open-to-guests detection, and Apple ratings. Data refreshed every 60 minutes. Listen Score and Booking Probability are calculated by PitchCentric. Last enriched 2 days ago.