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Tax season can become spooky season if you’re not careful about who is running the calculations. According to IRS estimates , ~$9.1 billion was caught up in tax fraud and financial crimes in 2024. While there are no concrete numbers, a chunk can be attributed to unscrupulous tax grifters known as “ghost preparers” who disappear with your money.   What Are Ghost Tax Preparers? Ghost tax preparers are fraudulent individuals who prepare tax returns for others but refuse to sig