🛡️ Is this safe? tax scams

Phishing emails, SMS scams, fake assessments, doubtful tax advisors — what is real and what is a scam?

• Is this a Tax Office phishing emailThe Tax Office never sends "instant payment" or "instant refund" links by email. 6 red flags + report route.
• Is this a Tax Office SMSThe Tax Office never sends SMS with payment links. Always scam. 4 verification steps + report route.
• Is this fake assessment realFake assessments on letterhead circulate — often demanding payment to foreign IBAN. 5 checks unmask quickly.
• Tax advisor — who to pickReal tax advisors are NOB or RB members, carry liability insurance and have transparent pricing. Avoid "30% no cure no pay" firms for simple matters.
• Is "DigiD by phone" scamALWAYS scam. Tax Office, municipality, bank, government NEVER ask for your DigiD code, password or SMS token by phone. Hang up immediately.
• Is IBAN change refund scam99% scam. Tax Office uses known IBAN — changes only via MijnBelastingdienst portal. Phone or email confirmation always suspicious.
• Is BV structure "tax saving" safeBV is legitimate tool for profit > €60-80k, long-term investment, asset transfer. But startup costs + fixed fees + DGA salary rule. Criteria explained.
• Is "tax coupon" website scamOften grey. Legitimate objection bureaus exist, but 30-50% commission for simple WOZ objection is exploitation. Difference explained.