With the May filing period for comprehensive income tax approaching,scams are rapidly changing. Recently,scam gangs have been impersonating tax authorities,using excuses such as “tax refund notifications,”“requests for additional documents,” or “account verification” to deceive the public. The Nantou Branch of the National Taxation Bureau appeal to the public to use caution and to reconfirm information while awaiting tax refunds. Don’t fall for scam tactics!
The Nantou Branch of the National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance pointed out that tax refund operations are conducted in accordance with the relevant regulations and prescribed procedures. Mailing services are handled by local post offices, and all tax refund checks are delivered by double registered mail. The Nantou Branch further explains that when tax refund check mailing has expired, post offices will not proactively contact taxpayers by telephone.
Taxpayers who have not received their refund checks are advised to promptly contact the National Taxation Bureau with jurisdiction over their residence for assistance.
The Nantou Branch further reminds the public: Please bear in mind the three anti-fraud principles: “Do not trust, do not click, and do not transfer funds.” If members of the public receive any suspicious calls, text messages, or links, they are advised to immediately contact the National Police Agency’s 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline for verification, or consult a nearby police station. For any tax-related inquiries, please promptly contact the National Taxation Bureau with jurisdiction over your place of residence.
Tax refund notifications require verification. Don’t fall for scam tactics. Do not give fraud syndicates any opportunity to take advantage of you. The Nantou Branch stands with you in safeguarding your finances.
If you have any questions, please call our toll-free service number 0800-000321 for consultation, and we will do our best to serve you.
Contact person: Services Section, Ms. Lan
Tel: (049)2223067 ext. 403.