From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now.

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.

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.

These tax scams promise big tax refunds to those who claim oddball credits. IRS warns that inaccurate claims trigger delays of legitimate refunds.

The IRS says a surge in fabricated Form 2439 filings prompted the only new addition to this year’s Dirty Dozen, underscoring how quickly tax schemes evolve.

Could you spot a tax scam? New threats emerge in 2026, including AI-driven IRS impersonations. Educate yourself and protect ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list, highlighting tax scams that threaten taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals. This annual list is part of the IRS's broader ...

SAN DIEGO — The IRS puts together the Dirty Dozen every tax season of the previous year's top scams. The warning isn't just for taxpayers, tax and business professionals can be targeted too. Falling ...

One tax scam encourages people to create fake W-2 forms. Fake emails impersonate the IRS, state tax agencies, and software companies. Fraud has no season, but scammers know that the days leading up to ...

Falling victim to a tax scam can result in serious financial losses, stolen identities, and even legal trouble. With scammers becoming more sophisticated each year, the IRS is urging taxpayers to stay ...

The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual list of the 12 most dangerous tax scams, including a new long-term capital gains credit scam, bad new advice on social media, and more.

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