It would help if people were taught a few things about the IRS when they're kids. First, they never urgently need your money. There are consequences for missi

It would help if people were taught a few things about the IRS when they're kids. First, they never urgently need your money. There are consequences for missing deadlines but meeting them is up to you. Second, the IRS may call you (an auditor did call me once) but they just tell you that a letter is in the mail. All their correspondence is verifiable by calling the office. Third, they know your SSN. It's on the 1040. They will not call and ask you for it. Fourth (applies to all callers, like banks, too), they don't call and ask for your PIN. If they do, find out how reach them from the main number, and never give a PIN to someone you don't know who called you.