Taxpayers could face significant hurdles during the 2026 tax filing season after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reduced ...

Though, unfortunately, the world we live in is laden with scammers looking to take advantage of vulnerable people, knowing ...

The 12-item list, which highlights the most common and dangerous scams seen each year, is part of a broader public awareness campaign to educate Americans about tax-season fraud.

Stock image: 'Scam' stamp on a tax document. Photo by designer491 / Getty Images Phishing Scams. One common method scammers use is phishing, in which emails or text messages impersonate the ...

A new reort delivered to Congress warned that 2026 tax season may pose significant challenges for taxpayers following the dramatic reduction of workforce at the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS ...

Common IRS scams. Email phishing and smishing: Fraudsters send fake emails or text messages posing as the IRS or tax software companies, luring victims into clicking malicious links that could ...

T he IRS is raising red flags about the upcoming 2026 tax season, warning of significant challenges that could impact taxpayers nationwide. Erin Collins, the National Taxpayer Advocate, has ...

The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about common scams that could put their financial and personal information at risk.

The IRS had “one of the most successful filing seasons in recent history” in 2025, but the 2026 season is at risk because of job losses and funding cuts, the national taxpayer advocate (NTA) said ...

What To Know. The IRS headcount dropped from 102,113 to 75,702 employees as of June. More than 17,500 employees accepted buyouts under the "deferred resignation program." ...