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The IRS released its 2026 "Dirty Dozen" tax scams list to protect taxpayers from identity theft, phishing emails, fake charities and AI-powered phone fraud schemes.
0:31 A typical IRS impersonation scam robocall An IRS impersonation scam is a class of telecommunications fraud and scam which targets American taxpayers by masquerading as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collection officers. [1] The scammers operate by placing disturbing official-sounding calls to unsuspecting citizens, threatening them with arrest and frozen assets if thousands of dollars are ...
Tax season is always a busy time of the year, especially for scammers. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a text or email about your “tax refund” is always a scam.
The app allows you to find free tax software for filing your return and set up a bank account to settle any payments with electronic transfers, and can even offer tips or connect you to programs ...
Bipartisan congressional leaders warn taxpayers about rising tax season scams, including IRS impersonation and third-party tax preparer fraud schemes.
Taxpayers may use the IRS' "Where's my refund?" tool to track their federal tax refund status using their Social Security number, filing status and exact refund amount.
The IRS is warning that scammers may try to trick taxpayers by making false promises about eligibility for new or expanded tax credits and deductions.
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about phony tips, tax credits and other viral advice that will trigger trouble with your return.