The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.

In 2026, tax scams are more convincing than ever, using AI, stolen data, and fake credentials. Here are some tips to help ...

Scammers are always on the lookout for ways to separate your money from you and tax season is prime hunting ground for them. Here’s what to watch out for.

Tax season is prime hunting ground for criminals, and federal officials are urging Americans to stay alert as new schemes continue to evolve. The Internal Revenue Service has just issued a warning ...

The Internal Revenue Service is warning millions of Americans to watch out for five common tax-related scams ahead of the upcoming tax season. "Tax season is a busy time for criminals too, as they ...

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 ...

Tax season no longer begins in April. For scammers, it starts the moment the calendar flips to January. While you're waiting for your W-2 or 1099 to arrive, cybercriminals are already sending out ...

Comptroller Susana Mendoza alerts Illinois taxpayers about rising tax scams using fake IRS and IDOR contacts. Learn how to ...

WASHINGTON — As the April filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be alert to tax time phone scams where aggressive criminals pose as IRS agents in hopes of ...