Those who prey upon upon honest unsuspecting citizens can use this power to perpetrate tax fraud. Posing as the IRS is common among fraudsters, but by no means is it their only tactic.

Though, unfortunately, the world we live in is laden with scammers looking to take advantage of vulnerable people, knowing how to stay vigilant is the best possible thing you can do. While scammers ...

The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about common scams that could put their financial and personal information at risk.

Thousands of people have lost money and personal information to tax scams. Here are tips on how to keep your finances safe during the 2024 filing season.

News IRS sounds the alarm about tax scams you can’t ignore Published: Mar. 22, 2025, 5:00 a.m.

The IRS noted that identity thieves will also use recent news events and tragedies as part of an effort to trick taxpayers. Another common tax season scam involves identity thieves contacting tax ...

"So what we're trying to do is identify any inbound communication that seems to be from the IRS or from a state tax agency," Schlesinger said, who notes that fraudsters often prey on two emotions ...

If a taxpayer gets a call with a request for payment in a specific manner, they should contact the IRS to verify the demand. Payroll and HR scams Some scams are designed to steal w-2 and other tax ...

IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig warned tax return filers of the latest tax scams in an IRS YouTube video. "We are working hard to get ready for tax filing season.

Every year, the IRS releases its so-called “Dirty Dozen”—a list of scams that target taxpayers. This year, perhaps as no surprise, the list emphasized schemes related to coronavirus tax ...