The 2020 tax season is underway, and advocates from the National Consumer Law Center have issued their annual advisory on taxpayer consumer protection issues including tax-time financial products, the lack of upfront pricing for tax preparation services, and private debt collection.
“Tax time is such a challenge for low-income and other vulnerable taxpayers,” said Michael Best, staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center. “Taxpayers just trying to get refunds they are owed face an obstacle course starting with incomprehensible forms and tax laws and ending with profit-seeking preparers and lenders looking to intercept a piece of their refunds.”
Access the full report, including a list of resources and free tax preparation resources: 2020 Tax Season: More Delays and Higher Costs for Struggling Taxpayers (National Consumer Law Center, January 2020)