IRS, Scams and Tax Season

IRS identifies most dangerous tax scams that can delay your refund. Here are 5 to avoid
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers trouble with refunds.
IRS Warns Americans of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Season Scams
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about common scams.
Fake tax refunds, credits, debt? IRS scams targeting taxpayers
Fake IRS scammers will try to trick you out of your refund money, personal info, and more during tax season. Here are the warning signs to know.
How to Avoid Scams This Tax Season (5 Scams to Watch Out For)
With tax season upon us, scammers are out in full-force. Keep reading to find out how to avoid scams this tax season, and keep your refund and personal information safe.
IRS warns of potential tax scams during 2025 filing season
The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers about an increase in scams targeting individuals during the 2025 filing season. The IRS is urging taxpayers to be cautious and aware of the various fraud schemes circulating this year.
IRS Scam Text Message: How to Avoid 'Smishing'
Taxpayers should be aware of a recent "smishing" scam that could cost as much as $1,400 or lead to personal data being compromised. Why It Matters Scams can cost U.S. taxpayers thousands of dollars and cause financial difficulty.
IRS releases annual 'dirty dozen' list of tax scams
Tax season brings a list of scams to watch out for that the Internal Revenue Service calls “the dirty dozen.” It’s a warning for taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to watch out for schemes that threaten financial information.
Beware Of This New Stimulus Check Scam That Looks Like A Legit Text From The IRS
In the latest scheme, scammers are texting people about a stimulus check in order to get them to give up their personal ...
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Waiting for a stimulus check? Better Business Bureau warns of taxpayer scam
In December, the Internal Revenue Service announced it would send payments to eligible taxpayers who didn’t receive one or more stimulus checks during the pandemic. Now, fraudsters are impersonating ...
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Tax scams to watch out for this year
With peak tax filing season underway, there are some tax scams the IRS says you need to watch for. Topping the list are ...
Got a $1,400 rebate text from the IRS? It's a scam, BBB warns.
Taxpayers are being tricked into sharing personal information via fraudulent messages that look official, but are not.
Chillicothe Chief of Police shares red flags to avoid scams
CHILLICOTHE ― Multiple scams have been reported in Chillicothe since the year began, but Chief of Police Ron Meyers has some ...
IRS tax scams continue to wreak havoc on everyday consumers
The IRS, The Better Business Bureau, and a local tax expert Hershovitz talked to all agree that the best way to avoid scams ...
IRS Scam Messages Surge: What To Do if You Get One
According to cybersecurity company Guardio, Americans experienced a 77 percent increase in IRS-related scam messages in ...
DOGE presses to check federal benefits payments against IRS tax records
Officials with Elon Musk’s group say they want to search for fraud. Privacy law bars the IRS from disclosing tax information ...