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Retired nurse loses $200,000 to scammer, then faces $80,000 IRS tax bill

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A retired nurse in the United States was defrauded of over $200,000 by a scammer impersonating a federal agent, who convinced her to empty her retirement accounts. The financial blow was compounded when the IRS issued her an $80,000 tax bill on the withdrawn funds, which are treated as taxable income regardless of how they were lost. Unable to cover the tax debt, she was forced to sell her home and relocate to a smaller apartment. She continues to repay the outstanding tax liability while managing the aftermath of the fraud. Her case highlights the double financial burden retirement scam victims can face under current tax laws.

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