The California Tax Education Council Urges Vigilance as Ghost Tax Preparer Scams Persist
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CTEC warns to watch out for promises of big refunds and unsigned tax returns. SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, a new wave of so-called "ghost tax preparers" emerge, offering low fees and the lure of big refunds, only to vanish as soon as the tax deadline passes....