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 March 5, 2026
Here Are the IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams for 2026
With tax-filing season in full-go mode and with March 5 being National Slam the Scam Day, the IRS on Thursday announced its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.
Taxes March 5, 2026
Tax Scams Victimize 1 in 4 Americans, McAfee Says
While 82% of Americans say they’re concerned about tax fraud or identity theft this filing season, many don’t feel fully prepared to spot today’s increasingly convincing scams, McAfee says.
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 December 31, 2025
IRS-CI Releases Its 2025 Highlight Reel
From tax evasion to cybercrime, IRS Criminal Investigation’s top 10 cases of 2025 resulted in multiyear prison sentences and multimillion-dollar financial settlements.
Taxes December 12, 2025
IRS Says Financial Crimes Surged Nearly 16% in 2025—Up to $10.6B
Of the $10.59 billion, $4.5 billion resulted from tax fraud, marking an increase of 111.8% from FY24, the agency said this week.
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.
IRS July 8, 2025
IRS Spotlights New Scams Impacting Tax Pros During ‘Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself’ Campaign
Now in its 10th year, the campaign is part of a larger effort by the Security Summit coalition—which includes the IRS, state tax agencies, and the nation’s tax community—to help practitioners combat tax-related identity theft.
Taxes May 9, 2025
IRS Issues New Warning For Taxpayers to Avoid Losing Money, Personal Data
Even if you filed your tax return for the year, the IRS warned this week that taxpayers should remain on alert for some common scams to avoid losing money and personal data.
Taxes March 13, 2025
Tax-Related Scams Set to Increase as April 15 Filing Deadline Nears
If the last month before Tax Day this year is anything like the last few weeks of tax season 2024, expect a significant surge in tax-related scams as cybercriminals try to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers, warns security software company DNSFilter.
Taxes February 28, 2025
The Dirty Dozen IRS Tax Scams to Watch for in 2025
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service puts together a Dirty Dozen list warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals of tax scams to watch out for, and common schemes that threaten their tax and financial information.