The IRS is warning taxpayers about a surge in refund scams just as the Tax Day filing deadline arrived on Wednesday, April 15. Scammers are using phishing emails, fake websites, and social media ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: A sign for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seen outside its building on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) Losing money ...

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The IRS warned Americans about a number of tax scams that may impact them this tax season if they are not careful. The so-called "Dirty Dozen" tax scams for 2026, announced on March 5 by the IRS, was ...

A new wave of sophisticated phishing attacks is exploiting QR codes and convincing fake IRS websites to steal personal and financial information from vulnerable taxpayers. IRVINE, Calif., April 27, ...

The IRS will never initiate contact with you via phone, text or email. No legitimate government agency will ever ask you to pay them with a gift card. You can lock down your Social Security number ...

Tax Day is nearly here, and with it comes tax scams. The U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee has issued a scam alert, with less than a week to go until the tax filing deadline. The warning is, ...

The administration has extended the deadline to secure an interest rate deduction. Studies suggest that, even if Congress approved the suspension, drivers would not receive the full benefit of the tax ...

Fake calls claiming you owe back taxes are rising, the FTC warns. These scams rely on pressure and confusion, but a few simple checks can help you avoid becoming a victim. ByKelly Phillips Erb, Former ...

Messages that claim you're due a tax refund are scams. The scammers want your bank account or Social Security number. Don't respond to the message. Instead, report it and then delete it. Most of us ...

Tax relief phone call scams are common year-round, and criminals use them to get money and commit identity theft. There is an IRS tax debt compromise option, however, that could allow you to settle ...