个税汇算开始预约 警惕“退税”骗局

Core Viewpoint - The annual personal income tax reconciliation for 2025 is set to begin, with taxpayers able to process their filings from March 1 to June 30, 2026, through various channels, while also facing an increase in tax-related scams targeting individuals during this period [1][2]. Group 1: Tax Filing Process - Taxpayers can file their annual reconciliation via the "Personal Income Tax" APP, the Natural Person Electronic Tax Bureau website, or through their withholding agents, with options for third-party assistance, mail submissions, or in-person visits to tax offices [2]. - Specific criteria for mandatory filing include taxpayers with prepaid tax amounts exceeding their annual tax liability seeking refunds, or those with comprehensive income over 120,000 yuan needing to pay more than 400 yuan in taxes [2]. Group 2: Scam Alerts - Recent scams have evolved to include high-tech methods such as AI face-swapping, where fraudsters impersonate tax officials in video calls, using deepfake technology to deceive victims into providing sensitive information [4]. - Reports indicate a 230% year-on-year increase in tax fraud cases, prompting tax authorities to emphasize that they will never request personal information through unofficial channels [4]. Group 3: Public Warnings - Taxpayers are advised to only trust the official "Personal Income Tax" APP and the Natural Person Electronic Tax Bureau website, and to be cautious of unsolicited requests for bank details or claims of special tax refund services [5].