Taxes April 6, 2026
As Tax Day Nears, Service Members Warned: ‘A Lot of Scams Out There’
The U.S. military is urging service members to beware of scammers as the April 15 tax filing deadline draws near.
Taxes February 26, 2026
IRS Gives Taxpayers a More Streamlined Way to Report Tax Fraud and Scams
A new web page on IRS.gov consolidates multiple IRS fraud-reporting options into a single, centralized location, making it easier for taxpayers to report suspicious activity, the agency said on Feb. 26.
Taxes November 21, 2025
IRS Scam: FTC Sues Tax Debt Relief Company, Claims It Was ‘Pocketing Millions’ and Threatening Taxpayers
The Federal Trade Commission recently filed a joint lawsuit with the state of Nevada against American Tax Service as well as its owners and seven affiliated parties for making false claims that they could help taxpayers with their debts.
Taxes September 9, 2025
IRS Has Doled Out $162M in Penalties to Taxpayers Over False Tax Credit Claims Linked to Bad Social Media Advice
Thousands of taxpayers have filed inaccurate or frivolous returns that falsely claim the Fuel Tax Credit and the Sick and Family Leave Credit, often resulting in the denial of refunds and steep penalties, the IRS said Sept. 8.
Income Tax March 13, 2025
Online Tax Advice Can Lead to IRS Trouble and Criminal Charges
The IRS has long warned taxpayers of scams targeting them and their personal and financial data, particularly around tax season.