It might be tempting to underreport your income or tilt the value of tax deductions in your favor. But the IRS has its ...

Phishing scams via email or text When it comes to scams, phishing is one of the most common across the board, as well as smishing, which looks similar, except it’s over text.

Common IRS scams Email phishing and smishing: Fraudsters send fake emails or text messages posing as the IRS or tax software companies, luring victims into clicking malicious links that could lead ...

Report it to the IRS online or call 800-908-4490. Report the scam with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration online or by calling 800-366-4484.

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.

In the run up to this year's tax filing deadline, the IRS has identified six different scams that proliferate this time of year (It plans to outline the six other scams by April 15.) ...

Tax season is in full swing, bringing panic and confusion to millions of Americans. If that wasn't bad enough, filers also have to be on the lookout for costly tax-related fraud and scams.

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 ...

Scammers love tax season. Here are some common tax scams to avoid. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Tax season is an ideal season for scammers.

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 ...